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Dark Matter in Seven Acts

Fermilab via YouTube

Overview

Embark on a captivating 41-minute journey through the enigmatic world of dark matter in this comprehensive video presentation by Fermilab scientists. Explore the fascinating story of dark matter from the Big Bang to the ultimate fate of the universe, delving into the mysterious 95% of our cosmos composed of dark energy and dark matter. Through seven distinct acts, each focusing on a crucial point in dark matter's history, renowned experts guide viewers through its creation, discovery, and cosmic significance. Witness stunning visuals, animations, and cutting-edge data as Dan Bauer and his colleagues weave a compelling narrative that spans the entire lifecycle of dark matter. From the initial moments of the Big Bang to the formation of cosmic structures, dark matter encounters, detection efforts, theoretical models, and its role in the universe's end, gain a deep understanding of this elusive substance that shapes our cosmos.

Syllabus

): The Big Bang (Dan Bauer, Fermilab).
): Let there be light, and dark! (Adam Anderson, Fermilab).
): Darkness Rules (Alex Drlica-Wagner, Fermilab).
): Dark encounters (Alex Drlica-Wagner, Fermilab).
): Scattering the Dark (Valentina Novati, Northwestern University, and Ankur Agrawal, University of Chicago).
): Cooking up Dark Matter (Cristina Mantilla, Fermilab).
): The End of it all (Dan Bauer, Fermilab).

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