Exploring Dark Matter with Gravitational Wave Detectors

Laser interferometry has revolutionized astronomy by introducing a new sense to the observation of the cosmos. We can now hear the ripples of space-time: gravitational waves. In this talk I will focus on how gravitational-wave detectors and their marvellous technology can also be (ab)used to search for ultra-light Dark Matter candidates, such as axion-like particles, scalar fields or dark photons. These particles or fields may directly intract with gravitational-wave detectors or similar instruments.

Several searches have been performed and are expected to become more sensitivive in the future, expanding the toolbox in the search for Dark Matter.