LUX (Large Underground Xenon)

LUX (Large Underground Xenon) is a scientific experiment designed to detect dark matter particles, which are invisible and make up much of the universe's mass. It uses a large tank filled with liquid xenon, a dense, noble gas, placed deep underground to shield it from cosmic rays. When a potential dark matter particle interacts with the xenon atoms, it produces tiny flashes of light and electric signals. Sensitive detectors capture these signals, helping scientists search for evidence of dark matter. LUX’s underground location and advanced technology aim to identify these elusive particles amid background noise.