Workshop on Cosmic Indicators of Dark Matter 2024
Date: October 15-17, 2024
Venue: Aoba Science Hall, Tohoku University
(in-person event, but will broadcast via Zoom for registered participants)
Overview:
Dark matter is prevalent in the present universe. Although its composition remains unknown, dark matter plays a crucial role in the formation of the hierarchical structures of the universe. They are visible as galaxies or galaxy clusters, which are embedded in or co-exist with invisible dark matter halo structures.
The progress of dark matter study over the past decade pushes us to consider much wider possibilities for particle dark matter, ranging from extremely low to extremely high mass regimes. They can leave characteristic signatures corresponding to their production processes in the early universe, influence on halo and galaxy structure formations, or interaction around the current solar system.
Building on the success of VLDM2021 and VLDM2023, this workshop will discuss recent experimental results, future prospects, and theoretical advancements in the study of focusing on their cosmological signatures. Especially, the scope of the workshop is expanded to include dark matter heavier than the TeV scale. The workshop will feature invited talks by experts in relevant fields, as well as contributed talks. One of the key aims of this workshop is to deepen our understanding of recent developments and invoke discussions towards the next decade. The following is a list of representative topics:
- Axion and axion like particles
- Dark photon and other light/heavy dark matter
- Dark matter search experiments
- Multi-messenger observations of dark matter and halo properties
- Black hole superradiance
- Cosmic birefringence
- Structure formation
Invited Speakers:
- Kohei Hayashi (National Institute of Technology, Sendai College)
- Joerg Jaeckel (Universität Heidelberg)
- Qiuyue Liang (Kavli IPMU)
- Nils Nilsson (IBS)
- Tatsumi Nitta (ICEPP, UTokyo)
- Masamune Oguri (Chiba University)
- Yuki Sakakihara (Yamagata University)
- Yikun Wang (Caltech)
Code of Conduct:
It is the policy of the Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU) that all members and visitors will conduct themselves in a professional manner that is welcoming and free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Members and visitors will avoid any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, or political affiliation. Disruptive or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Harassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate or intimidating behavior and language, unwelcome jokes or comments, unwanted touching or attention, offensive images, photography without permission, and stalking. Members and visitors will treat each other with respect to create a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment at the Kavli IPMU.
Organizers:
Elisa Ferreira (Kavli IPMU)
Tomohiro Fujita (Ochanomizu)
Motoko Fujiwara (TUM)
Nagisa Hiroshima (YNU)
Naoya Kitajima (Tohoku)
Eiichiro Komatsu (MPA / Kavli IPMU)
Yuta Michimura (RESCEU)
Kohta Murase (PSU)
Atsushi Naruko (YITP)
Ippei Obata (Kavli IPMU)
Tatsuya Ogawa (Tohoku)
Maresuke Shiraishi (SUS)
Fuminobu Takahashi (Tohoku)
Fujii Toshihiro (OMU)
Yuko Urakawa (KEK)
Masaki Yamada (Tohoku)
Masato Yamanaka (Hosei)
Wen Yin (TMU)
Supported by:
JSPS KAKENHI No. JP20H05851 (PI: Fuminobu Takahashi)
JSPS KAKENHI No. JP20H05852 (PI: Kohta Murase)
JSPS KAKENHI No. JP20H05854 (PI: Yuta Michimura)
JSPS KAKENHI No. JP20H05859 (PI: Eiichiro Komatsu)
JSPS KAKENHI No. JP22K14035 (PI: Nagisa Hiroshima)
