We have learned a lot recently about how the Universe evolved in 13.8 billion years since the Big Bang. More than 80% of matter in the Universe is mysterious Dark Matter, which made stars and galaxies to form. The newly discovered Higgs-boson became frozen into the Universe a trillionth of a second after the Big Bang and brought order to the Universe. Yet we still do not know how ordinary matter (atoms) survived against total annihilation by Anti-Matter. The expansion of the Universe started acceleration about 7 billion years ago and the Universe is being ripped apart. The culprit is Dark Energy, a mysterious energy multiplying in vacuum. I will present evidence behind these startling discoveries and discuss what we may learn in the near future.
From the Big Bang to Dark Energy
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How the Universe began with daily life experience, and learn the techniques/findings in modern physics that provide us this understanding
Birth of elements and Higgs Boson
Dark matter and anti-matter—some of the more mysterious sides of the Universe
Dark energy, inflation, and the possible fates of our Universe
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This module connects daily experiences like night and day to understanding the Universe. You will journey from Earth to the cosmos' edge, learning modern physics techniques and findings. By the end, you will explain how physics helps us understand cosmic origins. Approach this module by relating concepts to your observations.
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12 videos3 readings14 assignments
You will explore the origin of chemical elements and their connection to the Higgs Boson. This module covers the particle's discovery and its significance in understanding matter. By the end, you will explain how elements formed and the Higgs Boson's role. Focus on the historical context of discoveries.
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9 videos11 assignments
You will learn about dark matter and anti-matter, two mysterious aspects of the Universe. This module covers dark matter's role in galaxy formation and the puzzle of matter's survival over anti-matter. By the end, you will describe the properties of dark matter and the matter-anti-matter asymmetry. Consider the implications of these cosmic mysteries.
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8 videos1 reading11 assignments
You will learn about cosmic inflation, dark energy, and the Universe's possible fates. This module covers the early exponential expansion and the current accelerating expansion driven by dark energy. By the end, you will explain inflation, dark energy's effects, and predict cosmic futures. Focus on the evidence supporting these theories.
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17 videos1 reading9 assignments
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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 Aug 19, 2020
I'm very happy to finished this course and this was a really awesome journey into the knowledge of the universe, thank you so much to professor Murayama for explained it in a such easy way.
Reviewed on May 24, 2017
Engaging whirlwind tour of some big questions in cosmology and high-energy physics. The instructor's wry humor adds a special twist to an informative summary of the state of play as of 2015 or so,
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Dark energy is a mysterious force causing the Universe's accelerating expansion. This course explains its evidence and impact on cosmic evolution.
The Big Bang theory describes the Universe's origin. This course covers the scientific findings and physics techniques that support this understanding.
The Higgs Boson is a fundamental particle that gives other particles mass. Its discovery is crucial for understanding the birth of elements and the structure of matter in science.
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