Repulsive Gravity, Dark Energy, and Accelerated Expansion
Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the surprising discovery of accelerating cosmic expansion in this 27-minute video from the World Science Festival's "Your Daily Equation" series. Delve into the concept of repulsive gravity and its role as dark energy in driving distant galaxies apart at increasing speeds. Learn about the Big Bang theory, Einstein's contributions, distance relationships in cosmology, and the equations governing energy density. Gain insights into pivotal scientific concepts through accessible explanations and engaging stories that offer a fresh perspective on the universe.
Syllabus
Introduction
The Big Bang and Einstein
Distance Relationships
Special Case
Equations
Energy Density
Taught by
World Science Festival
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