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Overview
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This course explores the ultimate fate of the universe, discussing topics such as the evolution of the universe, black holes, the death of stars, and the concept of a Dyson Sphere. The learning outcomes include understanding the future of our universe, the process of star collisions, and the concept of a heat death. The course teaches skills such as interpreting scientific notation, discussing the limitations of our understanding of the universe, and exploring the potential for electronic life forms. The teaching method involves a lecture format with a Q&A session, presented by an astrophysicist. The intended audience includes individuals interested in astrophysics, cosmology, and the future of the universe.
Syllabus
Introduction
Life
Place in the Universe
Isaac Newton
Telescopes
Our Universe
Evolution of the Universe
Synthetic Universes
The Cosmic Web
Gold
The VLT
Evolution
Limitations
End of the Milky Way
Scientific Notation
Initial Collision
Union Card
Live Fast Die Young
Amorphous Blob
Star Collisions
The Death of the Sun
Life in the Universe
End of the Universe
Dyson Sphere
Red Dwarf Star
Energy
Electronic life
The Black Cloud
Atoms
Proton Decay
Black Holes
Hawking Radiation
Heat Death
Universe Changes
Final Thoughts
Taught by
The Royal Institution