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3 mysteries of the universe — and a new force that might explain them | Alex Keshavarzi
Jun 7, 2024
Particle physicist Alex Keshavarzi discusses the mysteries of the universe, including dark energy and dark matter, and the results of the Muon g-2 experiment at Fermilab. The experiment found evidence of new particles or forces that could deepen our understanding of the subatomic world and reality.
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- Dark energy accelerates universal expansion, while dark matter and antimatter imbalances remain enigmatic mysteries.
- The Muon g-2 experiment challenges the standard model, suggesting new particles or forces influence subatomic behavior.
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Big Mysteries of the Universe: Dark Energy and Dark Matter
The podcast delves into three significant mysteries of the universe. Firstly, dark energy, constituting 74% of the universe's energy content, continues to stretch the universe at an accelerating rate, a phenomenon known but not understood. Secondly, dark matter, comprising 85% of all matter, remains an enigma, with its presence inferred solely through astrophysical observations. Lastly, the matter-antimatter asymmetry puzzles scientists as the absence of antimatter defies the equal creation theory.
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