Date:
Mon, 16/06/202512:00-13:30
Location:
Place: Levin building, Lecture Hall No. 8
Lecturer: Tomer Volansky, TAU
Abstract:
The existence of dark matter is supported by overwhelming astrophysical and cosmological evidence, yet its fundamental nature remains one of the most pressing open questions in physics. In recent years, the search for dark matter has expanded significantly, reaching into previously unexplored regions of parameter space. In this talk, I will discuss current and emerging strategies to probe dark matter both terrestrially and through indirect astrophysical signatures. Special attention will be given to light and ultralight dark matter candidates, which have garnered increasing theoretical motivation and experimental interest. I will provide a brief overview of the current landscape and highlight promising new directions that may bring us closer to uncovering the true identity of dark matter.
Abstract:
The existence of dark matter is supported by overwhelming astrophysical and cosmological evidence, yet its fundamental nature remains one of the most pressing open questions in physics. In recent years, the search for dark matter has expanded significantly, reaching into previously unexplored regions of parameter space. In this talk, I will discuss current and emerging strategies to probe dark matter both terrestrially and through indirect astrophysical signatures. Special attention will be given to light and ultralight dark matter candidates, which have garnered increasing theoretical motivation and experimental interest. I will provide a brief overview of the current landscape and highlight promising new directions that may bring us closer to uncovering the true identity of dark matter.
