From the ancient, mythical interpretations of the "light bringer" to the modern, scientific quest to understand the 95% of the universe that is invisible. 1. The Premise: Searching for the Light
Behind the scenes with the engineers and astrophysicists in Arizona. Desi_BBC_luciferzip
The universe is not as it seems. While stars and galaxies shine, they constitute a mere fraction of the cosmos. The rest is commanded by —a mysterious force speeding up the expansion of space. Scientists, often in pursuit of the "light bringer" particles that might explain this force (sometimes colloquially referred to in high-energy physics discussions as a 'lucifer' component due to the search for light-producing, or illuminating, particles), are mapping the heavens. 2. The Tool: DESI (Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument) From the ancient, mythical interpretations of the "light