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93 - The Moment Dark Energy Appeared (Ft. Adam Riess)

Why This Universe?

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Cosmic Competition and Dark Energy Discovery

This chapter explores the journey of measuring the universe's expansion rate through type Ia supernovae, highlighting the competitive dynamics between two astronomical research teams in the early 90s. It details the breakthroughs in observational techniques and the pivotal discovery of dark energy, reshaping our understanding of cosmic acceleration. The chapter also addresses the theoretical implications and the ongoing challenges in reconciling theoretical physics with observational data.

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