We present a novel approach to communicating abstract concepts in cosmology and astrophysics in a more accessible and inclusive manner. We describe an exhibit aiming at creating an immersive, multisensory metaphorical experience of an otherwise imperceptible physical phenomenon — dark matter. Human-Computer Interaction experts and physicists co-created a multisensory journey through dark matter by exploiting the latest advances in haptic and olfactory technology. We present the concept design of a pilot and a second, improved event, both held at the London Science Museum, including the practical setup of the multisensory dark matter experience, the delivery of sensory stimulation and preliminary insights from users’ feedback. Abstract

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通过多感官隐喻经验交流宇宙学

我们提出了一种新颖的方法，以一种更易于访问且更具包容性的方式传达宇宙学和天体物理学中的抽象概念。我们描述了一个展览，旨在创造一种对原本无法觉察的物理现象-暗物质的身临其境的多感官隐喻体验。人机交互专家和物理学家通过利用触觉和嗅觉技术的最新进展，共同创造了穿越暗物质的多感官旅程。我们介绍了在伦敦科学博物馆举行的飞行员和第二次改进活动的概念设计，包括多感官暗物质体验的实际设置，感官刺激的传递以及用户反馈的初步见解。抽象