The case for an aggressive program of dark energy probes
arXiv:0710.0867 · doi:10.1063/1.2823812
Abstract
The observed cosmic acceleration presents the physics and cosmology communities with amazing opportunities to make exciting, probably even radical advances in these fields. This topic is highly data driven and many of our opportunities depend on us undertaking an ambitious observational program. Here I outline the case for such a program based on both the exciting science related to the cosmic acceleration and the impressive impact that a strong observational program would have. Along the way, I challenge a number of arguments that skeptics use to question the value of a strong observational commitment to this field.
10 Pages including two figures. Plenary talk at PASCOS 07
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