A prototype for the microwave-enhanced bolometer

Abstract We set up a prototype for a new cryogenic particle detector. Due to its predicted amplification mechanism, such a bolometer may allow the construction of large volume detectors with the high-energy resolution of small cryogenic devices. These could be used in double beta decay or dark matter search experiments. The development of the different parts of this detector will be described, specially the production of the necessary high-quality superconducting microwave cavities.