Physics 12: Astrophysics and Cosmology

The expanding universe, the Big Bang and how we measure it.

The expanding universe, the Big Bang and how we measure it. Free courses and textbooks, a self-check for every unit, and real work confirmed by people. An elective of the Varsity Curriculum: Physics.

Part of: Physics · Proves for: UG

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Physics 12: Astrophysics and Cosmology

Elective: Astrophysics and Cosmology.

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1The expanding universe
2Measure the accelerating expansion from supernovae

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MIT 8.286 The Early Universe (Fall 2013) ↗Course

Free MIT course: slides, readings and problem sets by Alan Guth.

Supernova Cosmology Project: Union2.1 compilation ↗Course

Free distance moduli and redshifts for 580 type Ia supernovae.

NASA JPL: Keplerian elements of the planets ↗Course

Free orbital elements of the planets, for testing Kepler's third law.

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Physics 12: Astrophysics and Cosmology

The expanding universe, the Big Bang and how we measure it.

The expanding universe, the Big Bang and how we measure it. Free courses and textbooks, a self-check for every unit, and real work confirmed by people. An elective of the Varsity Curriculum: Physics.

Part of: Physics · Proves for: UG

0 required outcomes14 weeksCredential on completion