In the direct detection of the galactic dark matter, experiments using cryogenic solid-state detectors or noble liquids play for years a very relevant role, with increasing target mass and more and more complex detection systems. But smaller projects, based on very sensitive, advanced detectors following new technologies, could help in the exploration of the different proposed dark matter scenarios too. There are experiments focused on the observation of distinctive signatures of dark matter, like an annual modulation of the interaction rates or the directionality of the signal; other ones are intended to specifically investigate low mass dark matter candidates or particular interactions. For this kind of dark matter experiments at small scale, the physics case will be discussed and selected projects will be described, summarizing the basics of their detection methods and presenting their present status, recent results and prospects.

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小规模实验在暗物质直接检测中的作用

在直接探测银河暗物质中，多年来，使用低温固态探测器或稀有液体的实验起着非常重要的作用，目标质量不断增加，探测系统越来越复杂。但是，基于采用新技术的非常灵敏，先进的探测器的小型项目也可以帮助探索提出的不同暗物质场景。有一些实验着重于观察暗物质的独特特征，例如相互作用速率的年度调制或信号的方向性。其他的则旨在专门研究低质量的暗物质候选物或特定的相互作用。对于这种小规模的暗物质实验，将讨论物理情况并描述所选的项目，