Overview
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Embark on a comprehensive journey through the history of the universe in this 20-minute video. Explore major cosmological discoveries, from Einstein's theory of General Relativity to the detection of gravitational waves. Delve into the concept of the singularity and follow the timeline of the universe's formation through six distinct stages. Discover the processes behind cosmic inflation, elementary particle formation, and the creation of atoms. Uncover the mysteries of star, planet, and galaxy formation, and gain insights into dark matter and dark energy. Learn how these forces shape the structure and expansion of the cosmos, providing a concise yet thorough overview of modern cosmology.
Syllabus
What this video is about
History of major cosmological discoveries
How modern Cosmology started with Einstein
All about the singularity
Timeline of 6 stages of the formation of the Universe
Cosmic Inflation
Elementary particle formation
Nuclei formation
Recombination: Atoms formed, CMB
How stars, planets and galaxies formed
Dark Matter
Dark Energy
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Taught by
Arvin Ash