Observing the dark sector

Abstract

Despite the observational success of the standard model of cosmology, present-day observations do not tightly constrain the nature of dark matter and dark energy and modifications to the theory of general relativity. Here, we will discuss some of the ongoing and upcoming surveys that will revolutionize our understanding of the dark sector.

31 pages, 22 figures. Contribution to the 3rd José Plínio Baptista School on Cosmology held in 2016 in Pedra Azul, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Version accepted for publication in Universe

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