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Einstein’s Crumbs with Janna Levin

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The Expanding Universe and Black Holes

This chapter explores the evolution of the cosmological constant and its crucial role in understanding the universe's accelerated expansion and dark energy. It also delves into the historical context of black holes, from their prediction through Einstein's equations to the contributions of early scientists like Schwarzschild. Additionally, the discussion connects gravitational interactions in the solar system to advancements in calculus and touches on the revolutionary development of lasers.

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