Casting a Wide Net for Dark Matter

Event Start:
2024-03-14T16:00:00
Event End:
2024-03-14T17:00:00
Event Information:

Abstract:
I will discuss the need to extend the Standard Model of particle physics in order to describe the dark matter, a mysterious substance whose existence can be inferred from cosmological measurements, but whose fundamental nature remains unknown.  I’ll discuss how a broad strategy of searching for dark matter using techniques from particle physics and astronomy maximize our chances of successfully discovering its identity, and what this could mean for future research in particle physics.

Bio:

Event Location:
HENN 202
Speaker:
Tim Tait, University of California, Irvine
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Add to Calendar Event Start: 2024-03-14T16:00:00 Event End: 2024-03-14T17:00:00 Casting a Wide Net for Dark Matter Event Information: Abstract:I will discuss the need to extend the Standard Model of particle physics in order to describe the dark matter, a mysterious substance whose existence can be inferred from cosmological measurements, but whose fundamental nature remains unknown.  I’ll discuss how a broad strategy of searching for dark matter using techniques from particle physics and astronomy maximize our chances of successfully discovering its identity, and what this could mean for future research in particle physics. Bio: Event Location: HENN 202

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