Most astronomers and physicists now believe that the matter content
of the Universe is dominated by dark matter: hypothetical particles
which interact with normal matter primarily through the force of
gravity. Though invisible to current direct detection methods, dark
matter can explain a variety of astronomical observations. This
book describes how this theory has developed over the past 75
years, and why it is now a central feature of extragalactic
astronomy and cosmology. Current attempts to directly detect dark
matter locally are discussed, together with the implications for
particle physics. The author comments on the sociology of these
developments, demonstrating how and why scientists work and
interact. Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND), the leading
alternative to this theory, is also presented. This fascinating
overview will interest cosmologists, astronomers and particle
physicists. Mathematics is kept to a minimum, so the book can be
understood by non-specialists.
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