The discussion focuses on the mathematical background of the Cold Dark Matter (^CDM) model in cosmology. Participants emphasize the speculative nature of current field theories, particularly highlighting the potential role of the lightest supersymmetric particle as a candidate for dark matter. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is mentioned as a key tool that may provide insights into dark matter through the detection of high-energy particles, although it is unlikely to directly detect dark matter itself. Overall, the conversation underscores the need for further research and exploration in this area.
PREREQUISITESPhysicists, cosmologists, and students interested in the mathematical and theoretical aspects of dark matter research.
Unfortunately, a lot of the field theory surrounding CDM is speculative at the moment. One of the possibilities is that the dark matter particle is the lightest supersymmetric particle, so reading up on supersymmetry may be helpful for seeing one possible theory that might potentially include the dark matter particle. Just bear in mind that there are many other possibilities. Hopefully future dark matter searches or the LHC will provide further insight (the LHC is unlikely to detect the dark matter particle itself, but it may detect other high-energy particles that could give us a hint in what theory is correct at higher energies, which would tell us what framework we should use to try to understand dark matter).xn_axe said:Hi Guys,
Can anyone provide links, books which explain the mathematical background of the field theory that explains the current accepted ^CDM model of the universe?
Thanks
Adarsh