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Dr. Mustafa Amin, 2008–2011 Pappalardo Fellow (Theoretical Astrophysics) Inflation, a period of accelerated expansion in the very early Universe, provides an elegant explanation for the observed spatial flatness of our universe. It also provides a robust mechanismfor generating the observed initial conditions for the formation of large-scale structure. However, inflation must end, giving rise to a hot, thermal Universe by the time light elements get synthesized. How did inflation end? Can we probe the end of inflation observationally? I will provide an overview of the different ways in which the inflation can dissipate its energy to reheat the Universe. In particular, I’ll discuss how the explosive, nonlinear field dynamics can lead to copious production of pseudo-solitons, heavy relics and gravitational waves, as well as boost the formation of structure in the very early Universe.
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Video Length: 1320
Date Found: May 21, 2011
Date Produced: May 20, 2011
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A student from the Beijing No. 4 High School InvenTeam explains their team’s invention, a classroom desk that protects students in an earthquake.
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July 15, 2011
A paper solar cell circuit is shown powering an LCD clock when illuminated. The entire integrated paper photovoltaic is then fed through a roll-to-roll office laser-jet printer. The resulting ink spells MIT on the device side of the paper array, which then continues to power the LCD clock. The ...
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July 15, 2011
Webinar conducted by Bruce Arntzen on July 14, 2011 with potential 2011-2012 partners.
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July 15, 2011
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July 15, 2011
The 2011 MIT Energy Conference gathered more than 1,000 at the Westin Copley for the MIT Energy Club’s annual flagship event. This video captures what makes the Conference unique and deeply grounded in the MIT Energy Club's values.
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