In Search of Particle Dark Matter – Dan Hooper

Date: Tue. February 28th, 2006, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Rockefeller 221

In recent years, we have learned a great deal about dark matter, but are still ignorant of its identity. The key to uncovering this mystery is likely to lie in some combination of direct and indirect detection techniques, as well as with collider experiments. In this talk, I will explore the ability of indirect detection experiments using anti-matter, neutrinos and gamma-rays to detect particle dark matter. I will summarize the current observational situation and project the reach of these endeavors in the coming years.