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Description
The International Axion Observatory (IAXO) and its prototype, BabyIAXO, are next-generation helioscopes designed to search for axions and axion-like particles (ALPs) with unprecedented sensitivity. A key element of the project is the detector development program, which aims to achieve ultra-low background levels and high X-ray detection efficiency. BabyIAXO serves as a technological pathfinder for the full IAXO experiment, integrating state-of-the-art Micromegas detectors, precision X-ray optics, and a large superconducting magnet optimized for solar axion searches.
This talk will present the current status of BabyIAXO, with emphasis on detector commissioning, background characterization, and performance validation. It will also briefly outline ongoing R&D efforts within the IAXO collaboration that aim to broaden the scientific reach of the experiment beyond its primary axion search program.
