Word count: 3000 words
Objectives to cover:
Introduction to Cosmology and Astrophysics – Cosmology and astrophysics explore the origin, structure, and evolution of the universe.
The Big Bang Theory: Origin of the Universe – The universe began with the Big Bang, a rapid expansion from an extremely hot and dense state.
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation – The CMB is the leftover thermal radiation from the early universe, offering clues about its infancy.
The Expanding Universe: Hubble’s Law – Hubble’s Law shows that galaxies are moving away from us, proving the universe is expanding.
Dark Matter and Dark Energy – These mysterious components make up most of the universe, affecting its structure and expansion.
Galaxy Formation and Evolution – Galaxies formed from gas clouds and evolved through mergers and star formation over billions of years.
Large Scale Structure of the Universe – The universe has a vast web-like structure made of galaxy clusters, filaments, and voids.
Cosmic Inflation and its Significance – Cosmic inflation rapidly expanded the universe moments after the Big Bang, solving several cosmological puzzles.
The Fate of the Universe: Open, Closed, or Flat? – The universe’s ultimate fate depends on its density and the influence of dark energy.
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