27 Subatomic Stories: When the universe expanded faster than light

The first moments of the universe are still not well understood by modern science.  While the theory of the Big Bang covers the big picture, it doesn’t address some detailed questions.  In this episode of Subatomic Stories, Fermilab’s Dr. Don Lincoln describes the idea of inflation, which is an addition to the Big Bang. Together, the two theories appear to be another step forward in our understanding of the origins of the cosmos.

*Correction:  Dr. Don said that five gallons of coffee equals forty liters.  The correct number is more like twenty liters.  He regrets the error.  Obviously, he needed more coffee.*

Fermilab physics 101:
https://www.fnal.gov/pub/science/part...

Fermilab home page:
https://fnal.gov

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