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Where Did the Universe Come From? - With Geraint Lewis

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This lecture explores how general relativity and quantum mechanics can be brought together to understand the Universe. It covers cosmic origins, Big Bang nucleosynthesis, stellar interiors, black holes, Hawking radiation, and the Universe’s future.

Syllabus

Introduction
Historical guide to understanding the Universe
The difference between relativity and quantum mechanics
Uniting the two theories
Categorising research areas using the two theories
Understanding the Universe
Big bang nuclear synthesis
How do we understand what comes out of the big bang?
The balancing act of stars
What's happening in the heart of the Sun?
Getting elements out of stars and into the Universe
The future of the universe
Why don't dead stars collapse?
The struggle in describing Hawking radiation
Closing the chasm of ignorance

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