Embark on a captivating journey through the cosmos in this comprehensive lecture by Max Tegmark, renowned cosmologist and MIT Physics Professor. Explore the vastness of our universe, from the Earth to the farthest reaches of space, and delve into the concept of an infinite cosmos. Discover the groundbreaking Sloan Digital Sky Survey and its implications for our understanding of the universe's structure. Unravel the mysteries of redshift, the Hubble Constant, and the expanding universe theory. Examine the intriguing concept of inflation and its criticisms, while contemplating our place in time and space. Ponder the potential future scenarios for our cosmos, including various "cosmocalypse" theories and the enigmatic nature of dark matter. Gain a deeper appreciation for the history and ongoing mysteries of the universe in this thought-provoking presentation from the 2014 World Science Festival in New York City.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
How big is our cosmos
How big is the Earth
How big is the Moon
How big is the Sun
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Parallax
Parallax Angle
Island Universe
Sloan Digital Sky Survey
Is Space Still Bigger
Is Space Infinite
The Edge of the Universe
Our Place in Time
Redshift
Hubble Constant
Expanding Universe
Hydrogen Plasma
Boring Universe
Summary
Inflation
Criticism of Inflation
Should We Take Inflation Seriously
From the Past to the Future
Cosmocalypse Scenarios
Death Bubbles
Dark Matter
Taught by
World Science Festival
