Dark Matter, a Challenge for Particle Astrophysics

  • Bernard Sadoulet
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Part of the NATO ASI Series book series (NSSB, volume 350)

Abstract

There is mounting evidence that at least 90% of the mass in the universe is “dark.” By dark we mean that it is does not emit nor absorb any kind of electromagnetic radiation and is only seen by its gravitational effect on visible objects. We do not yet know the exact amount, nor the nature, of this obviously major component of the physical universe. This fundamental puzzle constitutes the “dark matter problem” which dates back to Zwicky,1 and has been often reviewed in the past2. Its solution touches central issues in cosmology and astrophysics, and probably also involves particle physics.

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Dark Matter Cosmic Microwave Background Density Fluctuation Grand Unify Theory Virial Theorem 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Bernard Sadoulet
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  1. 1.Center for Particle Astrophysics Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and Physics DepartmentUniversity of CaliforniaBerkeleyUSA

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