The evolution of the universe

P J Peebles; D N Schramm; E L Turner; R G Kron

doi:10.1038/scientificamerican1094-52

The evolution of the universe

Sci Am. 1994 Oct;271(4):52-7. doi: 10.1038/scientificamerican1094-52.

Authors

P J Peebles¹, D N Schramm, E L Turner, R G Kron

Affiliation

¹ Princeton University, USA.

PMID: 11536643
DOI: 10.1038/scientificamerican1094-52

Abstract

Some 15 billion years ago the universe emerged from a hot, dense sea of matter and energy. As the cosmos expanded and cooled, it spawned galaxies, stars, planets and life.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Astronomical Phenomena
Astronomy
Cosmic Radiation
Elementary Particles*
Evolution, Chemical
Extraterrestrial Environment*
Nuclear Physics