SLAC Experts

Risa Wechsler

KIPAC Director, Professor of physics and of particle physics and astrophysics

Areas of research: Physics of the universe; cosmology; astrophysical simulations; galaxy formation; galaxy surveys; dark matter; dark energy

This is an exciting time in cosmology and astrophysics. KIPAC scientists at SLAC are involved in designing, building and analyzing the data from a number of projects that are truly opening new windows on the cosmos. These experiments and observatories promise to greatly enrich our fundamental understanding of the universe.

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On Monday, scientists and engineers reacted to the first images from the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, marking a historic milestone.

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AI is playing a key role in helping SLAC researchers find new galaxies and tiny neutrinos, and discover new drugs.

$Diffraction pattern$

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Risa Wechsler, astrophysicist explains: 85% of the matter in the universe is dark matter, a substance that interacts through gravity but doesn't emit light.

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Once set in place atop a telescope in Chile, the 3,200-megapixel LSST Camera will help researchers better understand dark matter, dark energy and other...

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A new report outlines suggestions for federal investments needed for the next generation of transformative discoveries in particle physics and cosmology, including priority projects...

A web of dark matter, in which galaxies are forming.

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DESI has already mapped out more galaxies than all previous 3D surveys combined, and it's just getting started.

Risa Wechsler

Video | Scientists react to first images released by world’s largest digital camera

Dark matter, neutrinos and drug discovery: how AI is powering SLAC science and technology

What is Dark Matter?

SLAC completes construction of the largest digital camera ever built for astronomy

Recommendations for U.S. government investments in particle physics include SLAC research priorities

Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument creates largest 3D map of the cosmos

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