Sound Waves and Lenses to Explore the Dark Side of the Universe

Explore the invisible components of our universe through this conference talk that examines the evidence for dark matter's existence and its fundamental role in cosmic structure formation. Learn how scientists use sound waves and gravitational lensing as powerful observational tools to detect and study the dark matter that comprises most of the universe's mass. Discover the sophisticated methods astronomers employ to investigate these elusive particles that cannot be directly observed but whose gravitational effects shape galaxies, galaxy clusters, and the large-scale structure of the cosmos. Gain insights into cutting-edge research techniques that reveal how dark matter influences cosmic evolution and understand why this mysterious component is essential to our current understanding of cosmology and the universe's development from the early cosmic epochs to the present day.