Explore groundbreaking theories and unconventional ideas about dark matter in this thought-provoking conference talk from the World Science Festival. Delve into alternative explanations for the mysterious substance that makes up 25% of the universe's mass, including the possibility of extra spatial dimensions, multiple species of dark matter particles, and even modifications to the laws of gravity. Join leading experts as they challenge conventional wisdom and discuss cutting-edge research on topics such as WIMPs, detection methods, the role of dark matter in the early universe, and the potential for dark matter to behave as a superfluid. Gain insights into the incomplete standard model of physics, the origins of dark matter, and potential future discoveries in this engaging 1-hour 17-minute presentation that pushes the boundaries of our understanding of the dark universe.
Overview
Syllabus
The discovery of Dark Matter
John Hockenberry introduction
Participant Introductions
What is dark matter?
Lets talk about WIMPs
How do we detect dark matter?
The standard model looks incomplete
So you want to take apart Newton and Einstein?
What role did dark matter play in the early universe?
Can dark matter be a super fluid?
Will we understand dark matter better if we know about its origins?
What is the headline for the next big dark matter discovery?
Taught by
World Science Festival
