From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

University of Tokyo via Coursera

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English
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31 hours
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We have learned a lot recently about how the Universe evolved in 13.8 billion years since the Big Bang. More than 80% of matter in the Universe is mysterious Dark Matter, which made stars and galaxies to form. The newly discovered Higgs-boson became frozen into the Universe a trillionth of a second after the Big Bang and brought order to the Universe. Yet we still do not know how ordinary matter (atoms) survived against total annihilation by Anti-Matter. The expansion of the Universe started acceleration about 7 billion years ago and the Universe is being ripped apart. The culprit is Dark Energy, a mysterious energy multiplying in vacuum. I will present evidence behind these startling discoveries and discuss what we may learn in the near future. This course is offered in English.

Syllabus

From Daily Life to the Big Bang

This module connects daily experiences like night and day to understanding the Universe. You will journey from Earth to the cosmos' edge, learning modern physics techniques and findings. By the end, you will explain how physics helps us understand cosmic origins. Approach this module by relating concepts to your observations.

Birth of Elements and Higgs Boson

You will explore the origin of chemical elements and their connection to the Higgs Boson. This module covers the particle's discovery and its significance in understanding matter. By the end, you will explain how elements formed and the Higgs Boson's role. Focus on the historical context of discoveries.

Dark Matter and Anti-Matter

You will learn about dark matter and anti-matter, two mysterious aspects of the Universe. This module covers dark matter's role in galaxy formation and the puzzle of matter's survival over anti-matter. By the end, you will describe the properties of dark matter and the matter-anti-matter asymmetry. Consider the implications of these cosmic mysteries.

Inflation and Dark Energy

You will learn about cosmic inflation, dark energy, and the Universe's possible fates. This module covers the early exponential expansion and the current accelerating expansion driven by dark energy. By the end, you will explain inflation, dark energy's effects, and predict cosmic futures. Focus on the evidence supporting these theories.

Taught by

Hitoshi Murayama

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4.5 rating, based on 18 Class Central reviews

4.8 rating at Coursera based on 3674 ratings

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Quratul Ain @qurat9004

through this platform, i know about the value of physics astronomically. Through this i came to know more about our big bang and the Dark Energy.
Brian Khor Jia Jiunn
29

This course is great but it assumes high familiarity with high school physics and calculus to complete its advance track.
Diego Riccardi
113

Prof. Murayama is a tremendous instructor and knows how to teach his discipline. Maybe the coursework had to be diluted in more weeks but it's still very recommended.
Anonymous

Short introduction to some elements of cosmology. Those who have already studied physics and astronomy may find it insufficiently challenging and too superficial.
Aref Abdullah Almezgagi
1

I'm quite attracted to physics and cosmology it helps me to understand and discover how the laws of universe work and how it has started.

From the creation of the universe to the first and last discovers .

Relativity ,dark matter ,wormholes, galaxies and the supernova, comets etc
Kristina Šekrst
226

This is a nice introduction to cosmological problems, but it's more of an advanced introduction, since it requires some knowledge of calculus, which is kind of expected for this field. The lectures deal with Higg's boson, dark matter and dark energy, and inflation, and the whole course can be done on a binge-watch Sunday if you have previous background in physics or mathematics. Too bad it's a self-paced course, I think I would have enjoyed it more if it were a live one. However, the instructor is nice, and the content is nicely organized as well, go for it.
pssGuy

Quite a lot has been learnt recently and this will probably need to be updated regularly

Quizzes were v tough for what is called a beginners class
Anonymous

interesting class. I learnt a great deal. Problem sets have 3 levels of diffculty ranging from fundamental idea, to calculus based answers.
Juliana Cavalcanti Correa

This was a wonderful course! The professor does a great job in turning difficult concepts more clear and easier to understand!
Sergei Pogrebnyak

Lots of info about recent (10 years) discoveries and developments in the study of the Universe
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