Overview
This is the 2nd UNDARK workshop, to be held in the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) during 28 September - 2 October 2026. This workshop will focus on astrophysical probes of fundamental questions related to the dark universe, with a specific emphasis on gamma-ray observations and the high-energy Universe. The meeting is organized in the context of the UNDARK project and it aligns with the observational and instrumental expertise of the IAC in high-energy astrophysics, including experiments such as CTAO, ASTRI, MAGIC or AMS.
Topics of Discussion
The workshop will cover a range of cutting-edge topics in gamma-ray astronomy and their implications for dark sector physics, including:
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Observational overview from MeV to PeV
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Dark matter indirect probes through photons from MeV to PeV
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Multi-messenger probes of dark matter
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Machine-learning and data analysis challenges with gamma-ray observations
This workshop aims to bring together leading researchers in gamma-ray astronomy, astrophysics, and particle physics to discuss recent advancements, ongoing projects, and future directions in the search for the dark sector of the universe.
UNDARK is funded through the Widening participation and spreading excellence programme (project number 101159929), which is part of the European Research Area (ERA) Policy Agenda and aims to harmonise research and innovation (R&I) capacities among all EU countries.