Deep Science: Mining for Dark Matter

Astronomers infer that the universe contains huge amounts of a mysterious, invisible substance called dark matter. To account for the structure of galaxies and dusters of galaxies, the universe must contain six times more dark matter than ordinary atomic matter. We do not know what this stuff is made of. It should be composed of particles streaming in from space. However, the particles must be very weakly interacting, so exotic methods are needed to make them visible.

 

When:

Ongoing every day from August 3, 2011 through December 30, 2012. 11:00 AM.

Where:

Cantor Arts Center, just off Palm Drive, at Museum Way and Lomita Drive

Audience:

Faculty/Staff
Alumni/Friends
General Public
Students
Members

Tags:

International
Exhibition
Arts

Contact:

723-4177

Admission:

Open Wed-Sun 11am - 5pm, Thursdays until 8pm; admission is free. CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY.