Episodes
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Episode 11: The Origin of the Universe
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
An overview of the chaotic inflationary theory for the origin of the universe, including a discussion of the inflaton field, quantum fluctuations, spontaneous symmetry breaking, and the zero net energy of the universe. Also includes a discussion of the Multiverse and the fine-tuning paradox.
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