multi-ton liquid xenon detectors

Multi-ton liquid xenon detectors are large-scale scientific instruments designed to detect rare particles like dark matter or neutrinos. They contain thousands of liters of super-cooled liquid xenon, which acts as both the target and detection medium. When a particle interacts with the xenon atoms, it produces tiny flashes of light and electrical signals that sensors can detect. By analyzing these signals, scientists can identify and study elusive particles that are otherwise difficult to observe. These detectors are highly sensitive, minimizing background noise, to increase the chance of capturing rare events in fundamental physics research.