Exploring the Universe

Explore the universe through this keynote plenary session by James Peebles at the Kavli Foundation. Delve into the ΛCDM cosmology theory, its successes, and limitations. Examine the challenges in understanding dark matter, quantum vacuum energy density, and pre-expansion universe events. Discover the importance of extragalactic distance scale and galaxy observations in refining cosmological theories. Learn about various research directions in exploring the large-scale nature of the universe, including microwave radiometry, cosmic inflation, and CDM simulations. Gain insights into the ongoing quest to detect dark matter and alternative approaches to examining cosmology. Engage with thought-provoking questions and final reflections on the current state of cosmological understanding.