Particle Physics and Cosmology · Modern Physics

The Big Bang and Redshift

Evidence for the expansion of the universe and the cosmic microwave background.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does this model explain the observation of galactic redshift?
  2. 2What variables affect the calculated age of the universe?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply Doppler shift principles to deep space communication?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - Modern PhysicsNCCA: Junior Cycle - Physical World
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Principles of Physics: Exploring the Physical World
Unit: Particle Physics and Cosmology
Period: Modern Physics

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