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

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