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History and Mysteries of The Universe

World Science Festival via YouTube

Overview

Explore the history and mysteries of the universe through a comprehensive lecture by a renowned cosmologist. The course covers topics such as the origin of the cosmos, the infinite questions about the universe, the concept of inflation, cosmocalypse scenarios, and the role of dark matter. The teaching method involves a lecture format, and the intended audience includes individuals interested in cosmology, physics, and the study of the universe.

Syllabus

Introduction
How big is our cosmos
How big is the Earth
How big is the Moon
How big is the Sun
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Parallax
Parallax Angle
Island Universe
Sloan Digital Sky Survey
Is Space Still Bigger
Is Space Infinite
The Edge of the Universe
Our Place in Time
Redshift
Hubble Constant
Expanding Universe
Hydrogen Plasma
Boring Universe
Summary
Inflation
Criticism of Inflation
Should We Take Inflation Seriously
From the Past to the Future
Cosmocalypse Scenarios
Death Bubbles
Dark Matter

Taught by

World Science Festival

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