The cosmic microwave background, dark matter and other stories

April 29, 2019
3:00pm to 4:00pm

IFT Seminar Room/Red Room

Theoretical Physics, general interest
Costas Skordis
Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences

IFT Seminar Room/Red Room


I review the impact of dark matter on the physics of the cosmic microwave background. I will discuss evidence (or the lack thereof) for any deviations from the standard cold dark matter scenario and any resulting implications. Finally, I will entertain the possibility that the apparent necessity of dark matter, might be explained with an alternative theory of gravity.