The Power of Tiny Distortions: Weak Lensing II

Dark energy is one of the greatest mysteries of the universe. It is a hypothetical form of energy that is thought to permeate all of space and is believed to be responsible for the accelerating expansion of the universe. Dark energy is estimated to make up about 68% of the total energy density of the universe, while dark matter makes up about 27% and ordinary matter makes up only about 5%. Despite its abundance, dark energy is very mysterious. We do not know what it is made of, how it interacts with other forms of energy, or why it exists. There are many different theories about what dark energy could be. Some possible explanations include the following: <a href="https://phiwhyyy.medium.com/the-power-of-tiny-distortions-weak-lensing-ii-38bf5b8da20b">Learn More</a>