Shedding Light on Dark Matter
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the mysterious realm of dark matter and dark energy in this enlightening TED talk by physicist Patricia Burchat. Delve into the fundamental components that make up 96% of our universe, despite their inability to be directly measured. Discover the compelling evidence for dark matter's existence, learn innovative techniques for detecting its presence, and understand the concept of Einstein rings. Gain insights into ongoing experiments aimed at unraveling the secrets of these elusive cosmic ingredients that exert an immense influence on the structure and evolution of our universe.
Syllabus
Introduction
Evidence for dark matter
How to see dark matter
Einstein rings
Experiment
Taught by
TED
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