TED Tech 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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Universe's Mysteries
- Three major mysteries of the universe are dark energy, dark matter, and the matter-antimatter asymmetry.
- These mysteries highlight the limitations of our current understanding and could be solved by discovering new particles or forces.
Standard Model's Limits
- The Standard Model, our current best theory, cannot explain dark energy, dark matter, or the matter-antimatter asymmetry.
- These mysteries suggest the existence of undiscovered particles or forces.
Muons as Probes
- Muons, heavy cousins of electrons, are constantly bombarding Earth.
- Their interaction with other particles makes them ideal for searching for new physics.