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The Mystery of Dark Matter

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics via YouTube

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This introductory course explains how stellar speeds, galaxy mass measurements, and gravitational lensing provide evidence for dark matter. It also examines proposed compositions, including WIMPs and axions, and experiments seeking to detect them.

Syllabus

Introduction
Measuring the Mass of the Sun
Measuring the Mass of a Galaxy: Orbital Method
Measuring the Mass of a Galaxy: Brightness Method
Evidence from Einstein
Failed Ideas About Dark Matter
Current Theories of Dark Matter

Taught by

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

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