From Telescopes to Dark Matter & Black Holes

Date

Friday October 20, 2023
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Location

STI A

Ting Li
Assistant Professor
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
University of Toronto

Abstract

In this talk, I will summarize astrophysical observations that can constrain the fundamental physics of dark matter in the era of modern cosmic surveys. I will highlight the progress that has been made so far with past and ongoing astronomical observations with modern surveys, and discuss how the next-generation cosmic survey programs will complement other experiments to strengthen our understanding of the fundamental characteristics of dark matter. I will finish my talk with a program that I am leading: the Southern Stellar Stream Spectroscopic Survey, or S5, and discuss how we study dark matter and black holes together with this program.

Timbits, coffee, tea will be served in STI A before the colloquium.

 

Mark Ward

Mark Ward

Mark Ward

Research Associate

he/him

Research Associates

Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Arts & Science

Area of Study

Particle Astrophysics

Supervisor: Prof. M. Chen

About Mark

Physicist and all round nerd. In my spare time I enjoy photography, video gaming and retro-gaming.

 

 

Ryan Bayes

Ryan Bayes

Ryan Bayes

Post Doctorate

he/him

Post Doctorate

Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Arts & Science

Area of Research

Particle Astrophysics

Co-Supervisors: Prof. M. Chen, Dr. C. Kraus

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About Ryan

An avid brass musician and once upon a time competitive fencer, I enjoy hiking and biking when I am able. I am also an avid reader of science fiction and non-fiction titles, and I am always more comfortable when I have a book within reach.

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Remington Hill

Remington Hill

Remington Hill

PhD Candidate

he/him

Graduate Students

Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Arts & Science

Areas of Study

Particle Astrophysics

Supervisor: Prof. S. Sekula

About Remington

My favourite hobbies include: cooking & baking, there is nothing better than sharing great food with friends and family; chess, although I am not all that great, I do enjoy playing both online and in-person; reading, preferably 20th century politics/history or fantasy/sci-fi; and I enjoy a session of D&D or Lord of the Rings tabletop with friends.

Seyed Armin Mirabolghasemi

Armin Mirabolghasemi

Engineer for MI

Technologists/Technicians

Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

McDonald Institute (MI)

Arts & Science

About Armin

I love physics.