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Dark Matter: MACHOs vs. WIMPs
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Contact Information: events (at) phy-astr.gsu.edu or call 404-413-6033 |
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Dark matter, like the popularity of Justin Bieber, is one of the
biggest mysteries of the 21st century. This unseen material
makes up 27% of the universe's matter and energy, while normal
matter (like protons and electrons) only makes up 5%. Yet
despite over 70 years of study by numerous physicists and
astronomers, the nature of dark matter is still unknown. Two of
the leading scientific theories propose that dark matter is
composed of a new type of exotic particle (WIMPs: weakly
interacting massive particles) or mundane clumps of normal
matter like planets and burned-out stars (MACHOs: massive
compact halo objects). Join us for a public debate where two of our esteemed faculty, Dr. Todd Henry and Dr. Rachel Kuzio de Naray, will face off and attempt to convince you that one of these dark matter theories is more compelling than the other. In the spirit of such classic rivalries as David vs. Goliath, Bilbo vs. Smaug, and Antman vs...well, anybody bigger than an ant, we bring you MACHOs vs. WIMPs! Who will be the victor? You decide. |
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Dr. Rachel Kuzio de Naray |
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Dr. Todd Henry |
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Physics & Astronomy | Georgia State University |
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