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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From the Big Bang to Dark Energy
Instructor: Hitoshi Murayama
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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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GV
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2018
This was an incredible experience.thanx to u i came to know about our existance in the univerce, how we have formed and what going to happen in the future .knowing all these info was fun..........
RO
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2020
Very good course, very good and knowledgeable instructor, learned a lot about universe and its constituents, developed my interest in learning more about these things and the professors work
DB
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2020
This course is a must if you want to know more about the mysteries of the universe from its beginning till now. Very informative and properly guided lectures will keep your interest up.
