Dark matter in astro- and particle physics

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The Fifth Heidelberg International Conference on Dark Matter in Astrophysics and Particle Physics, DARK 2004, was held at Texas A&M University from October 3–9, 2004, marking the second event in this series outside Germany. Dark matter remains a pivotal area in astrophysics, particle physics, and cosmology. The conference featured a broad spectrum of theoretical and experimental topics. Theoretical discussions included SUSY/SUGRA phenomenology, a leading framework for cold dark matter, alongside alternative explanations such as SUSY Q balls and New Symmetries. Key experiments focused on the underground search for both cold and hot dark matter, with presentations on current experimental bounds and future prospects, including the potential of large one-ton detectors. The conference also explored how future colliders could link accelerator physics to dark matter searches. Attendees gained insights into the current status and future directions in dark matter research. Additionally, significant astronomical evidence for dark matter and observations related to the Milky Way's black hole, high-redshift clusters, and dark matter halo wakes were highlighted as crucial topics.