Brian Cox - What Happened After The Big Bang?

Universe Light SpaceTime

Introduction

Exploring the cosmic microwave background radiation, the oldest light in the universe, to uncover secrets about the origin of the universe.

Cosmic microwave background radiation: The relic of the universe's infancy, released 380,000 years after the Big Bang.
Dark matter: Invisible matter in the universe that interacts gravitationally but does not emit, absorb, or reflect light.
Einstein's theory of relativity: A theory of SpaceTime that includes the constant speed of light as a limiting factor.

The oldest light in the universe, cosmic microwave background radiation, provides a glimpse into the universe's early days.
The Planck observatory and the Hubble Space Telescope have enhanced our understanding of the universe's evolution.
The James Webb Space Telescope is poised to reveal even more about the formation of the first galaxies.
Einstein's theory of relativity and the speed of light play a crucial role in understanding the fabric of SpaceTime.
Dark matter, although invisible, exerts gravitational influences on visible matter and is a significant component of the universe.

The study of cosmic microwave background radiation and dark matter offers insights into the universe's structure and evolution.
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized our understanding of SpaceTime and the speed of light.
The search for dark matter continues to be a challenge, with experiments aiming to directly detect its presence.

Cosmic microwave background radiation reveals the universe's early history.
The James Webb Space Telescope promises to unveil more about the formation of galaxies.
Dark matter remains a mysterious and elusive component of the universe.