Abstract :
The Universe has a flat geometry and its density is very close to critical density. However, the observed amount of
matter accounts for only 5% of the critical density. The rest of the 95% is completely unknown to us which exists in the form of Dark Energy (68%) and Dark Matter (27%). We present an overview of how the very idea of the existence of Dark Matter emerged and some compelling evidences for the existence of such matter. Moreover, we also provide an insight on how scientific ideas have evolved from a static Universe to an expanding Universe and then to an accelerating Universe. In addition, we explain fundamental concepts related to Dark Energy and discuss briefly on the evidences of Dark Energy. We also discuss some alternative solutions to the problems of Dark Matter and Dark Energy provided by different scientists.
Author Name : Nirakar Sapkota & Binod Adhikari
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.822134
Keywords: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Bullet Cluster, Quintessence.
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