Weak lensing: Dark Matter, Dark Energy and Dark Gravity

Alan Heavens

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Abstract / Description of output

In this non-specialist review I look at how weak lensing can provide information on the dark sector of the Universe. The review concentrates on what can be learned about Dark Matter, Dark Energy and Dark Gravity, and why. On Dark Matter, results on the confrontation of theoretical profiles with observation are reviewed, and measurements of neutrino masses discussed. On Dark Energy, the interest is whether this could be Einstein's cosmological constant, and prospects for high-precision studies of the equation of state are considered. On Dark Gravity, we consider the exciting prospects for future weak lensing surveys to distinguish General Relativity from extra-dimensional or other gravity theories.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)76-81
Number of pages6
JournalNuclear Physics B - Proceedings Supplements
Volume194
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2009

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • GALAXY SHAPE MEASUREMENT
  • COSMIC SHEAR
  • CONSTRAINTS
  • SIMULATIONS
  • SUPERNOVAE
  • COMBO-17

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