MIMAC : A micro-tpc matrix for directional detection of dark matter
  Directional detection of non-baryonic Dark Matter is a promising search
strategy for discriminating WIMP events from background. However, this strategy
requires both a precise measurement of the energy down to a few keV and 3D
reconstruction of tracks down to a few mm. To achieve this goal, the MIMAC
project has been developed. It is based on a gaseous micro-TPC matrix, filled
with 3He, CF4 and/or C4H10. The first results on low energy nuclear recoils (1H
and 19F) obtained with a low mono-energetic neutron field are presented. The
discovery potential of this search strategy is discussed and illustrated by a
realistic case accessible to MIMAC.
