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Title: Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program Mid-Award Project Report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1769104· OSTI ID:1769104
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  1. Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD (United States)

Three-quarters of the total mass of the universe is believed to be ”dark”, meaning that it does not interact with light; it’s presence has only been inferred through astrophysical observations. Because this so-called dark matter has never been observed directly, the question of its identity has become one of the most prominent unresolved mysteries in physics. With many answers ruled out, a direct observation of dark matter is certain to uncover new physics beyond the Standard Model, making it an enticing area of study.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States); Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1769104
Report Number(s):
LLNL-TR-819715; 1030862; TRN: US2215277
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English