School of Astronomy

Extra Session

School of Astronomy (SoA) - Weekly Seminar

Hierarchy in the Phase Space and Dark Matter Astronomy

Niayesh Afshordi (Perimeter Institute & IPM)

Abstract:

Understanding small scale structure in the dark matter distribution is important in interpreting many astrophysical observations, as well as dark matter (direct or indirect) detection searches. With this motivation, I introduce a theoretical framework for describing the rich hierarchy of the phase space of cold dark matter haloes, due to gravitationally bound sub-structures, as well as tidal debris and caustics. I then argue that if/when we detect dark matter particles, a new era of Dark Matter Astronomy will be just around the corner.

Monday / 2-August-2010 / 11-Mordad-1389/ 2:00 PM

Laarak Seminar Room
Address: Larak Garden, opposite Araj, Artesh Highway,Tehran, Iran
E-mail: astro(at)ipm.ir