Dark energy

Eyeing the universe through Einstein’s telescope

Cosmologist Evalyn Gates introduces readers to dark mysteries of universe.


Steve Koppes

Dark energy, explained

Coined by University of Chicago astrophysicist Michael Turner in 1998, dark energy—the force causing the universe to expand faster over time—remains one of the great mysteries of physics.

Edward ''Rocky'' Kolb

Title: Arthur Holly Compton Distinguished Service Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Expertise: Cosmology, Big Bang, Dark energy, Dark matter, Space exploration

Departmental website: https://astrophysics.uchicago.edu/people/profile/edward-rocky-w.-kolb/

Brian Nord

Title: Visiting Research Assistant Professor, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Expertise: Dark energy, Cosmic microwave background

Departmental website: https://astro.uchicago.edu/people/brian-nord.php

Craig Hogan

Title: Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Expertise: Cosmology, Dark energy, Gravitational waves

Departmental website: https://astrophysics.uchicago.edu/people/profile/craig-j.-hogan/

Joshua A. Frieman

Title: Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Expertise: Dark energy, Dark Energy Survey

Departmental website: https://astrophysics.uchicago.edu/people/profile/joshua-a.-frieman/

Wendy Freedman

Title: John and Marion Sullivan University Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Expertise: Giant Magellan Telescope, Cosmology, Dark energy, Supernovas

Departmental website: https://astrophysics.uchicago.edu/people/profile/wendy-l.-freedman/