Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics - Understanding the Big Bang and Cosmic Inflation

Explore the mysteries of the universe's birth, cosmic inflation, and gravitational waves in this educational lecture from The Astronomy Club at IISER Mohali. Delve into Big Bang cosmology and discover how inflation theory explains the surprising homogeneity observed across vast cosmic scales. Learn about quantum fluctuations during the universe's earliest moments and their role in creating primordial black holes and the recently detected gravitational wave background. Understand the compelling evidence that makes cosmic inflation a leading explanation for the observable universe's large-scale structure, guided by presenter Pranjal Tiwari's accessible breakdown of complex cosmological concepts.