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Description
Core-collapse Supernovae (SN) are critical astronomical events where nearly the entire star's binding energy is emitted as neutrinos. Thanks to their extreme conditions, SN are also incredible laboratories for testing new Physics and could produce a wealth of Beyond Standard Model Particles. RES-NOVA is pioneering a new approach to for the detection of SN neutrinos, introducing cryogenic detectors constructed from ultra-pure archaeological Pb. The experiment exploits Coherent Elastic Neutrino–Nucleus Scattering (CEvNS), a channel with a cross-section approximately 10^4 times larger than traditional detection modes (e.g. IBD or nu-e scattering).
Beyond SN neutrino detection, the technology is opening new opportunities in astroparticle physics: the combination of low-energy thresholds and advanced background suppression makes RES-NOVA a powerful platform for multi-messenger astronomy, dark matter searches, and the detection of axion-like particles from various sources.
In this contribution, we will report on the latest experimental progress, present results from the first detectors, and outline the near-term physics reach of RES-NOVA. This project, already underway, represents a decisive step toward establishing the next-generation neutrino and dark matter observatory.