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From the Universe to the Atom

From the Big Bang and stellar nucleosynthesis to quantum models of the atom and nuclear physics, tracing the origin of the elements and the structure of matter itself.

17lessons
4checkpoints
16–18hrs guided route
Start Lesson 1 →
1
The Big Bang Theory
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2
Evidence for the Big Bang
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3
Hubble's Law and the Expanding Universe
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C1
Checkpoint 1
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4
The Stellar Life Cycle
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5
The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
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6
Spectroscopy and Stellar Classification
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7
Nucleosynthesis and the Origin of Elements
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8
Supernovae and Neutron Stars
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C2
Checkpoint 2
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9
The Nuclear Model of the Atom
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10
Bohr's Model of the Hydrogen Atom
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11
Quantum Mechanics and the Atom
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12
The Strong Nuclear Force
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13
Radioactive Decay
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C3
Checkpoint 3
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14
Particles and Antiparticles
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15
Quarks and the Standard Model
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16
The Fundamental Forces
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17
Particle Accelerators and Detectors
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C4
Checkpoint 4
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Q
Module Quiz
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17lessons
4checkpoints
16–18hrs guided route
5inquiry questions

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