The FUNK search for Hidden Photon Dark Matter in the eV range

Abstract

We give a brief update on the search for Hidden Photon Dark Matter with FUNK. The experiment uses a large spherical mirror, which, if Hidden Photon Dark Matter exists in the accessible mass and coupling parameter range, would yield an optical signal in the mirror's center in an otherwise dark environment. After a test run with a CCD, preparations for a run with a low-noise PMT are under way and described in this proceedings.

Comments: Proceedings for PHOTON 2015, BINP Novosibirsk, Russia, June 15-19, 2015; 4 pages, 2 figures