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The University of Chicago

The Dark Side of the Universe

The University of Chicago via World Science U

Overview

In 1998, theoretical cosmologist Michael Turner coined the term “dark energy.” Since then, he has worked to combine cosmology and particle physics to understand the origin and evolution of the universe.

Syllabus

  1. The 4% Universe
  2. Dark Matter
  3. Cosmic Expansion
  4. Dark Energy

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  • You must attend. The course is clear, concise, and keeps a person thinking. About what? Axions. Neutralinos. About how very honest people can be in pursuit of science currently that only the Russians may brag about already knowing. I get…

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