The Universe

Engr. Kristopher Ray S. Pamintuan, M.Sc.

What is it made of?
The Universe

baryonic matter dark matter dark energy

Theories about its formation
• Non-Scientific thought
• Steady-state model
• Big Bang Theory
Non-Scientific thoughts
• Includes:
• Religious theories
• Involvement of mythical beings/creatures
• Ancient tribal/local belief

• Your assignment:
• Find the most fascinating non-scientific thought about the creation of the
universe and tell something about it, and why you find it fascinating in 500
words or less.
Steady-State model
• Proposed by Bondi, Gould, and Hoyle
• States that the universe has always been expanding and as such, new
matter is created to maintain its density.
Big Bang Theory
Evidences in support of the Big Bang Theory
• Redshift

• Cosmic Microwave Background

Homework
• Over the weekend, watch the movie “The Theory of Everything”
starring Eddie Redmayne
• Head over to your Blackboard accounts for the guide questions and
the submission of a short reaction paper.