dark universe: dark matter, dark energy and the fate of the universe
TRANSCRIPT
Dark Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy and
the Fate of the Universe
The Universe is BIG!
The Cosmological ToolboxTelescopes
The Cosmological ToolboxGravity
Dark Matter: How Do We Know?
Stars on edge of galaxies orbit too fast!
There might be unseen extra mass!
Dark Matter: How Do We Know?Gravitational lensing makes the picture from space warped.
Though invisible, the effects of the mass can be seen! ??
?
Dark Matter: What is it?
Dark matter is invisible!
Dark matter has a light touch.
Dark matter has a profound effect!
Dark matter is a different form of matter.
Dark Energy: How Do We Know?
• The universe expands.
Dark Energy: Fate of the Universe
What will become of our universe under the effects of dark matter?
Dark Energy: Fate of the Universe
What will become of our universe under the effects of dark matter and dark energy?
Dark Energy: Fate of the Universe
• There is not a lot we know about dark energy. • Dark energy will impact the fate of the
universe. We need to understand it better.
Underground Science!
• Dark matter can be found everywhere, but it is very hard to detect.
• Underground is a good place to try to detect dark matter.
• DUSEL is a major lab opening in South Dakota in the former Homestake mine.
Underground Science!
LUX Detector
Ray Davis Cavern
Underground Science!
Dark Universe:Dark Matter, Dark Energy
There is still much to learn about what is in the dark.