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/