Overview
This course explores unconventional theories and explanations about dark matter, challenging traditional views. Participants will discuss various concepts such as invisible matter in extra dimensions, multiple dark matter species, and modifications to gravity laws. The course aims to broaden understanding of the dark universe through engaging conversations with leading experts in the field. The intended audience includes individuals interested in cosmology, physics, and cutting-edge scientific theories. The teaching method involves presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions with prominent physicists.
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