Early Universe
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Describe the characteristics of the universe immediately after its birth. |
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Explain how matter emerged from the primeval fireball. |
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List the epochs in the evolutionary history of the universe, and specify the major characteristics of each. |
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Explain how and when the simplest nuclei and atoms formed. |
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Summarize the horizon and flatness problems, and discuss the theory of cosmic inflation as a possible solution to these problems. |
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Explain the formation of large-scale structure in the cosmos, and discuss the observational evidence for our theories of the formation of structure in the universe. |
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