Emilio Elizalde

Emeritus research professor of the Spanish Higher Council for Scientific Research. A renowned specialist on zeta functions and their applications to quantum physics who also works on theoretical cosmology and gravity theories.

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Aug 9, 2025 • 1h 28min

Emilio Elizalde, "The True Story of Modern Cosmology: Origins, Main Actors and Breakthroughs" (Springer, 2021)

Emilio Elizalde, an Emeritus research professor at the Spanish Higher Council for Scientific Research, delves into the evolution of modern cosmology. He discusses key breakthroughs by astronomers like Hubble and the implications of Einstein's general relativity. The conversation highlights the transformative journey from ancient myths to scientific understanding, the role of pivotal debates, and misconceptions surrounding the Big Bang. Elizalde also emphasizes how these advancements redefined our cosmic perspective, revealing a vast, dynamic universe filled with mysteries.

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