Dark Matter Primer: Overview and Updates

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Start date Aug 12, 2015
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The discussion highlights a paper that provides a comprehensive overview of dark matter, despite being somewhat outdated. Participants express appreciation for the resource, indicating its value for those new to the topic. The paper is noted for its clarity and accessibility, making it suitable for readers seeking foundational knowledge. There is a personal mention of the author's ongoing PhD work, which adds context to their interest in the subject. Overall, the paper is recommended as a solid introduction to dark matter.

Aug 12, 2015

wolram

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I thought this paper is worth citing it gives a good overview of Dark matter, it maybe a little out of date but it is still a good readhttp://arxiv.org/abs/1006.2483

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Aug 12, 2015

muppet

Been looking for a nice introduction to this topic once I get my damn PhD corrections out of the way- thanks for sharing :)

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