The search of Axion Dark Matter with a dielectric halo-scope: MADMAX

Abstract

The strong CP problem is one of the most fundamental unresolved questions in the standard model of particle physics. The axion, emerging due to the maybe most elegant solution to the strong CP problem, could also solve the long standing dark matter problem. A short introduction to the strong CP problem is given. The axion as a dark matter candidate is discussed. The detection technology via inverse Primakoff effect using a dielectric haloscope is described. The MADMAX project is introduced and the status on the road towards its realization is given.