Modern Cosmology (ONLINE)
OSHR 8034This class is a survey course of six 2-hour classes related to the recent revolution in cosmology and astrophysics covering:
- Our current understanding of the large-scale structure of the universe
- The early universe and its production of light elements
- The cosmic microwave background
- The geometry of the expanding cosmos
- New observational methods, including gravitational waves
- Updates on the latest discoveries as they occur
- Unanswered questions in cosmology and how they are being explored
- New results from the James Webb Space Telescope
This is not a typical astronomy class; we won't have much to say about our solar system. We're thinking about the big picture using material culled from recent professional journals. Lecture notes and videos will be available to students.
Ed Friedman (B.S., Ph.D. in Physics) worked for 50 years on space systems for astronomy and astrophysics, monitoring Earth's climate and related fields. He was Chief Technologist at Ball Aerospace, Technical Fellow at Boeing, Adjunct Faculty at CU Boulder, and Visiting Scientist at NCAR. While Adjunct at CU, his PhD student completed a dissertation on space telescope optical technology. He has taught college math, astronomy, and a graduate course in orbital dynamics. He consulted with NASA and the National Academy of Sciences on the next generation of space science missions. In retirement, he lectures on cosmology and related topics at various universities and cruise ships.
Notes
- A current OLLI membership is required to register for all courses and lectures.
- If you do not have a current Spring 2024 membership, one will be added to your cart at check-out.
- OLLI membership fees and course tuition are critical to the Institute’s sustainability and are non-refundable.
Testimonials
"Ed always does a great job of explaining these complex topics clearly and understandably. And he brings in current information about what
new is being discovered each week."