Large Underground Xenon (LUX) Experiment

The Large Underground Xenon (LUX) experiment is a scientific project designed to detect dark matter, an unseen substance that makes up most of the universe's mass. It uses a tank filled with ultra-pure liquid xenon placed deep underground to shield it from cosmic rays and other background radiation. When a potential dark matter particle interacts with a xenon atom, it produces tiny flashes of light and electrical signals that are detected by sensitive sensors. This helps scientists look for evidence of dark matter particles passing through Earth, advancing our understanding of the universe's composition.