Table of contentsLecture #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
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Author: Robert Herrmann
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