Let's Reverse Engineer the Universe

Explore the enigmatic realm of dark matter and dark energy in this captivating conference talk from the 35th Chaos Communication Congress. Delve into the mysteries of the universe, learning how scientists have deduced the existence of these invisible substances that make up the majority of our cosmos. Discover the methods used to reverse engineer the universe, revealing intriguing features of its dark components. Follow the journey through the Milky Way Galaxy, understanding how gravity drives universal dynamics and how tools like Cepheid variable stars and redshift measurements have shaped our understanding of cosmic expansion. Examine the crisis facing cosmology regarding dark matter theories and the ongoing search for dark matter particles. Gain insights into the Standard Model, direct and indirect detection methods for dark matter, and the phenomenon of gravitational lensing. Uncover the ingredients of the universe and contemplate the nature of dark energy in this thought-provoking exploration of the cosmos.