Bibliograph

Understanding the universe, an introduction to astronomy, Part 8, Disc 15-16

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Understanding the universe, an introduction to astronomy, Part 8, Disc 15-16

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Understanding the universe

Series statement

Great courses DVD. Math, science, & economics

Sub title

an introduction to astronomy

Summary

Lectures designed to provide a non-technical description of modern astronomy, including the structure and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. The new discoveries reported in the 2003 course are integrated and recent findings (through mid-2006) are included

Table Of Contents

Part 8 of 8, Discs 15-16, lectures 85-96. Disc 15: 85. Ripples in the cosmic background radiation -- 86. The stuff of the cosmos -- 87. Dark energy-quantum fluctuations? -- 88. Dark energy-quintessence? -- 89.Grand unification & theories of everything -- 90. Searching for hidden dimensionsDisc 16: 91. The shape, size, and fate of the universe -- 92. In the beginning -- 93. The inflationary universe -- 94. The ultimate free lunch? -- 95. A universe of universes -- 96. Reflections on life and the cosmos

Technique

live action

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