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Lecture #03 - Earth History

Motivation

Topics

The Structure of the Universe

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The Structure of the Universe: Galaxies

The Structure of the Universe: Galaxy NGC 2997

The Structure of the Universe: The Milky Way

The Structure of the Universe: The Solar System

The Structure of the Universe: The Solar System

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The Structure of the Universe: A Forming Solar-System

The Structure of the Universe: A Stellar Maternity Ward

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Universe Summary

Universe Summary

The Fine Structure of The Universe : The Elements

Atoms & Atomic Numbers

Isotopes

The Periodic Table

Where Are Elements Made?

Supernova - The Crab Nebula

Supernova Explosions

Element Abundance

Radioactive Decay

Radioactivity (Ex. 1)

Radioactivity (Ex. 1, cont.)

Radioactivity (Ex. 2)

Radioactivity (Ex. 2, cont.)

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Radioactivity (Ex. 3)

Radioactivity (Ex. 3, cont.)

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Age of the Earth (simplified)

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Earth Formation

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Earth’s Composition

Earth Dynamics

Summary of Earth Formation

Author: Robert Herrmann

E-mail: rbh@eas.slu.edu

Homepage: http://www.eas.slu.edu/People/RBHerrmann/