The main objective of this workshop is to gather researchers in particle, nuclear and astrophysics to articulate how combined theoretical and experimental efforts can advance our understanding of the breadth of the impact of these dark sectors. In particular, this workshop aims to foster discussion regarding various theoretical and computational approaches used in investigating this problem and the synergies that can be achieved between ongoing experimental efforts to constrain the parameter spaces of such dark sectors.
The quest for progress has led theorists to propose various new dark sectors to address anomalies in the laboratory. However, the extent to which these dark sectors can impact astrophysical and cosmological observations is often not fully appreciated --- or is mishandled. By connecting experts in these fields, we propose to facilitate coherency and consistency in future studies of the consequences of particular models. We anticipate that early-career researchers, in particular, will profit from exposure to strains of thought beyond their own expertise.
The broad topics of interest would be:
- Dark sector model-building
- Impact on cosmological observables
- Impact on astrophysics (in particular, compact object environments)
- Experimental directions
