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Finding Our Way in Dark Matter and Energy - Latest Developments in Astrophysics

Offered By: AGU via YouTube

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Astrophysics Courses Cosmology Courses Dark Matter Courses Dark Energy Courses Gravitational Lensing Courses Large Hadron Collider Courses Infrared Astronomy Courses

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Explore the latest developments in astrophysics with Dr. Michelle Thaller, Assistant Director of Science at the Goddard Space Flight Center, in this 43-minute presentation to the American Geophysical Union staff. Delve into topics ranging from the scale of galaxies and star behavior to the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. Discover how infrared surveys and supercomputer simulations are advancing our understanding of the universe. Learn about gravitational lensing, galaxy clusters, and the Hubble Deep Field. Examine the role of supernovas in cosmic exploration and the implications of dark energy on the universe's future. Gain insights into cutting-edge research, including the Large Hadron Collider and the search for the Higgs Boson. This comprehensive talk offers a fascinating journey through the cosmos, highlighting the latest breakthroughs in our quest to understand the universe's most enigmatic phenomena.

Syllabus

Introduction
Who am I
The scale of galaxies
Planetary nebula
Young stars
How dense is space
Infrared surveys
Spiral Galaxy
Infrared Galaxy
Star Size
Star Behavior
Canis Majoris Dwarf
Gravitational Lens
Dark Matter
Observing Galaxy Clusters
Supercomputer Simulation
Landscape of Gravity
What is Dark Matter
What is Dark Energy
Supernovas
Hubble Deep Field
Mount Stromlo Observatory
The Dark Energy
The End of the Universe
Infrared Observations
Hubble Primary Mirror
Microwave Emission
Afterglow
John Mather
Large Hadron Collider
Higgs Boson


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