From Big Bang to Dark Energy
Explore the Universe's evolution from the Big Bang to dark energy. Learn about cosmic inflation, dark matter, and the Higgs boson in this engaging course.
Explore the Universe's evolution from the Big Bang to dark energy. Learn about cosmic inflation, dark matter, and the Higgs boson in this engaging course.
Embark on a cosmic journey from the Big Bang to the present day with this fascinating course on the Universe's evolution. Led by Professor Hitoshi Murayama, this course explores how the Universe has changed over 13.8 billion years, covering topics from the birth of elements to the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. You'll learn about recent discoveries in physics, including the Higgs boson, and how they've shaped our understanding of the cosmos. The course begins with everyday observations like day and night cycles, then progresses to complex concepts such as cosmic inflation and the Universe's possible fates. Through a mix of video lectures, quizzes, and optional challenge problems, you'll gain insights into the fundamental questions of our existence and the cutting-edge research that's answering them.
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What you'll learn
Understand how the Universe began and evolved over 13.8 billion years
Explain the birth of elements and the role of the Higgs boson in the early Universe
Describe the nature and importance of dark matter in galaxy formation
Discuss the mystery of matter-antimatter asymmetry in the Universe
Explain cosmic inflation and its role in the early Universe
Understand the concept of dark energy and its effect on the Universe's expansion
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8 Hours PreRecorded video
45 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Universe's evolution from the Big Bang to the present day, focusing on recent discoveries in modern physics. Students will explore fundamental concepts in cosmology and particle physics, including the birth of elements, the Higgs boson, dark matter, and dark energy. The curriculum is structured into four modules, covering topics such as cosmic inflation, the uncertainty principle, and the possible fates of our Universe. Through a combination of video lectures, quizzes, and optional challenge problems, learners will gain insights into how scientists have pieced together our understanding of the cosmos. The course emphasizes the connection between everyday observations and complex astronomical phenomena, making it accessible to beginners while offering depth for those with a scientific background.
From Daily Life to the Big Bang
Module 1 · 9 Hours to complete
Birth of Elements and Higgs Boson
Module 2 · 7 Hours to complete
Dark Matter and Anti-Matter
Module 3 · 7 Hours to complete
Inflation and Dark Energy
Module 4 · 8 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Theoretical Physicist and Director at Kavli IPMU
Hitoshi Murayama received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of Tokyo in 1991. He began his career as a Research Associate at Tohoku University in April 1991 and later became a postdoctoral fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in September 1993. In July 1995, he joined the Physics Department at UC Berkeley, where he was promoted to Associate Professor in July 1998 and then to Professor in July 2000.
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