How Observations May Tell Axions and WIMPs Apart
Offered By: Galileo Galilei Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intriguing world of dark matter candidates in this comprehensive lecture by Pierre Sikivie. Delve into the key differences between axions and Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs), and discover how observational techniques can help distinguish between these two leading contenders. Learn about the latest theoretical developments, experimental approaches, and potential astronomical signatures that may unlock the secrets of dark matter composition. Gain insights into the ongoing scientific quest to unravel one of the universe's greatest mysteries and understand the implications for particle physics and cosmology.
Syllabus
Pierre Sikivie: "How observations may tell axions and WIMPs apart"
Taught by
Galileo Galilei Institute
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