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Dark matter is not the absence of matter; it is something that can be measured and detected.
Hidden valleys are a class of theories that explore the possibility of more exotic particles and signatures at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). These theories were developed to account for the complexities and unique experimental signatures that could arise from new particles.
The concept of parallel universes occupying the same space as ours is not directly related to hidden valleys or dark matter. It is a theoretical idea that is still speculative and not yet confirmed by scientific evidence.
Physicists use the LHC and other experimental tools to search for new particles, analyze data, and explore theories that could provide a deeper understanding of dark matter and the fundamental building blocks of our universe.
In the podcast, the concept of multiple universes and dimensions is discussed. The speaker explains that a universe is a self-consistent system with a specific number of dimensions of space and time and is governed by a physical theory. In contrast, a multiverse refers to a collection of different universes that do not interact with each other and may have distinct laws of physics. The significance of distinguishing between multiverses and dimensions lies in understanding the definitions and the implications they have for our understanding of the universe.
The podcast explores the role of dark matter and its impact on the structure of the universe. The speaker explains that dark matter plays a crucial role in the formation of galaxies by gathering ordinary matter through gravitational forces. Without dark matter, the galaxies, including our own, would not exist. The listener learns that dark matter is a mysterious particle that cannot be observed directly, but its presence is inferred from its gravitational effects. The discussion also touches on the possibility of dark matter having anti-particles, mirroring the concept of anti-matter in particle physics, although further research is needed to confirm this.
It’s invisible. It’s mysterious. It’s all around us – and no one knows what it is. Let’s have a fun existential crisis by pondering Dark Matter! The world’s most affable and endearing theoretical particle physicist, Dr. Flip Tanedo of UC Riverside, makes the Large Hadron Collider, Higgs bosons, and neutrinos make sense. Also: Star Trek, space ghosts, vintage insults, supernovas and more. You’ll leave with a newfound wonder and the desire to read physics journals for the secrets of life.
Follow Dr. Tanedo on Twitter
His website: Particle.ucr.edu
Donations went to: The Point Foundation & Feeding America: Riverside & San Bernardino
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Website by Kelly R. Dwyer
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