The Galactic Context
Offered By: World Economic Forum via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the cosmic mysteries of our universe in this captivating 36-minute World Economic Forum talk featuring Nobel Laureate astrophysicist Brian Schmidt and cosmologist Lawrence Krauss. Delve into the expanding universe theory, the implications of Einstein's general relativity, and the mind-bending concept of a universe once smaller than an atom. Discover how the Large Hadron Collider at CERN helps scientists recreate conditions reminiscent of the early universe. Learn about the cosmic microwave background radiation, the physics of inflation, and the possibility of multiple universes. Contemplate the vastness of space with discussions on the number of stars, galaxies, and the potential for extraterrestrial life. Journey through topics such as the Big Bang, dark ages of the universe, and the future of cosmic exploration, including the James Webb Space Telescope's role in unveiling universal mysteries.
Syllabus
Intro
Einstein General Relativity
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
Ouroboros
Large Hadron Collider
physics of inflation
stars in the universe
life on earth
Mars
Planets
Telescopes
Synthetic Life
Future of the Universe
Alpha Centauri
The Big Bang
Taught by
World Economic Forum
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