This course explores the Universe's evolution over 13.8 billion years, from the Big Bang to dark energy. Understand the evidence behind discoveries like Dark Matter, the Higgs Boson, and the accelerating expansion driven by dark energy.

From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

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What you'll learn
Explain cosmic origins using modern physics findings.
Understand element formation and the Higgs Boson's role.
Describe dark matter, anti-matter, and their cosmic impact.
Analyze dark energy, inflation, and Universe's future.
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Reviewed on Aug 5, 2023
A very fun yet educational course. I love the layout were you watch 1 short video and then take a short quiz. Personally, it helped keep my attention and overall help me in learning this subject.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2016
This was an excellent course! It was very interesting, well-explained, and easy to follow (even for someone like me, who isn't necessarily up-to-date on mathematics). Can't recommend enough!
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2022
If someone wants to know and understand what is going on in current physics world, and what problems in particle physics and cosmology, people are trying to solve, this course is the right place.
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