Don Lincoln

In this enlightening discussion, Don Lincoln, a senior scientist at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, and Jodi Cooley, executive director of SNOLAB, dive into the elusive world of dark matter. They explore its crucial role in cosmic structure and the innovative detection techniques being developed. The duo highlights groundbreaking research presented at a recent scientific conference, assessing the ongoing challenges and advances in uncovering dark matter's secrets. Will new technologies finally unveil what has long remained hidden?

Don Lincoln, a senior scientist at Fermilab and a Higgs boson discoverer, explores the universe's mysteries through the lens of particle physics. He discusses how quantum mechanics influences our understanding of existence and the emotional connections scientists feel as they uncover profound secrets. The podcast also delves into the importance of curiosity in scientific inquiry and the relationship between physics and philosophy. Through engaging discussions, Don highlights the importance of experiential learning and the awe-inspiring journey of exploring the cosmos.

Don Lincoln, a renowned experimental physicist, dives into the quest for a theory of everything, Einstein's unfinished dream, the significance of the Planck length, disparities between theoretical and experimental physicists, the broken symmetry of matter and antimatter, and exploring muon colliders and cosmological advancements in high-energy particle physics