Categories related to Science: Physics: Particle: Astro Particle: Dark Matter: Science: Astronomy: Cosmology (37) Science: Physics: Cosmology (81) Websites on Dark Matter: CDMS Cryogenic Dark Matter Search; searching for WIMPs with large germanium crystal cooled to 20 mK. Chandra X-Ray Observatory: Dark Matter Mystery A brief popular science type introduction to the subject. Cosmic Hide and Seek: The Search for the Missing Mass Discrepancies in calculations of galaxy mass and visible matter leads scientists to hypothesize about unseen material in the universe. Page includes information about methods of testing the theory and possible candidates for this mysterious substance. CRESST Cryogenic Rare Event Search with Superconducting Thermometers; a search for dark matter in the Gran Sasso laboratories. DAMA Experiment searching for dark matter with low activity scintillators in the Gran Sasso laboratories. Dark Energy and the Microwave Background Theory and measurements of sizes of fluctuations of cosmic microwave background agree with omega=1 giving a strong evidence for dark matter. Dark Mass and the Quest for the Æther A brief discussion on the semantics of mass, matter and weight. Dark Matter as the Fundamental Particle of the Universe An individual interpretation on the structure of the Universe. Dark Matter (by Martin White) Comprehensive description with links to detailed summaries, including plots, graphs and schematics. Direct Searches for Dark Matter A review of the methods and findings of searches for nonbaryonic dark matter. [PDF] Discussion about Dark Matter An informative radio transcript of two scientists talking about dark matter. The Early History of Dark Matter The history of the discovery of dark matter in the Universe is reviewed. Emphasis on early work by Zwicky (1933), Smith (1936), Babcock (1939) and Oort (1940). Irvine Galaxy Formation and Dark Matter Group UC Irvine Galaxy Formation and Dark Matter Group Directory. Is Dark Matter Theory or Fact? Physicists Rhett Herman of Radford University and Shane L. Larson of Montana State University discuss the theories - from Scientific American. LSST Observatory Large-aperture Synoptic Survey Telescope ('Dark Matter Telescope'): proposed 8.4 m, 7 square-degree field telescope. Mirror Matter The concept of mirror matter is explained. Mirror matter could form a sizable fraction of the inferred dark matter. The Picasso Project; A Dark Matter Search Experiment The PICASSO project: A Dark Matter Search Experiment based on a Superheated Droplet Detector. Primer on Dark Matter Very concise illustrated overview with links to relevant topics and sub-topics. UK Dark Matter Collaboration UK search for Galactic WIMP dark matter. What is Dark Matter? From the Usenet Physics FAQ. White Dwarfs Shed Light on Dark Matter Report (March 23/01) of astronomical evidence suggesting white dwarf stars are a potential source for dark matter. Findings also contribute to stellar evolution theory. (March 23, 2001) Dark Matter Annihilation at the Galactic Center Physics News Update. (September 1, 1999)
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