This $150,000 Project Grant was awarded on September 1, 2024 by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to the University of Utah. The funding supports the research activities of Professor Paolo Gondolo to investigate the nature of dark matter and dark energy, which comprise approximately 95% of the universe's total mass-energy content. Professor Gondolo will develop innovative methods to explore newly proposed forms of dark matter, the possibility of trapping dark energy, and using rotating particles to probe gravity theories. The research aims to fundamentally advance understanding of the physical laws governing the cosmos. The award also includes plans to engage undergraduate students in the research and lead K-12 science outreach programs.
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