Contents
Topic-01. Introduction
Topic-02. Observable Universe and Beyond
The Observable Universe
Big Bang Theory
CMBR Spectrum
CMBR Fluctuations
CMBR Polarization
CMBR Power Spectrum
Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP)
Dark Matter
Dark Energy
Parallel Universes, Multiverse - the Unobservable Universes
Quantum Cosmology and Pre-Big Bang Theory
Topic-03. Superclusters
Large Scale Structures
Large Scale Structures, Simulation
The Virgo Supercluster
Between the Superclusters
Formation of Superclusters
Density Fluctuations
Power Spectrum of Cosmic Structure
Topic-04. Clusters of Galaxies
Cluster of Galaxies Characteristics
The Virgo, the Coma, and the Perseus Clusters
Cluster of Galaxies Classification
Cluster of Galaxies Formation
Gravitational Lens
Dark Matter
Topic-05. Galaxies
Types of Galaxies
Active Galaxies
Blackholes
Seyfert Galaxies
Radio Galaxies
Quasars
Extremely Red Objects (ERO)
Formation and Evolution of Galaxy
Theory of Spiral Arm Formation
The Milky Way
Blackhole at the Milky Way Center
Dark Matter in the Milky Way
Topic-06. Star Clusters
Star Clusters
Globular Clusters
Distribution of Globular Clusters in the Milky Way
Galactic (Open) Clusters
OB Associations
T Associations and T Tauri Stars
A Sample of Stellar Life Cycle
Medium Blackholes
Topic-07. Planetary Systems
Birth of a Planetary System
Formation and Evolution of the Solar System
Solar System Data
The Sun
Terrestrial Planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Asteroid Belt
Jovian Planets - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Pluto
Comets
Synchronous Rotation
Solar Neighborhood
Another World, Ancient World
Topic-08. Stars
Ancient Astronomy and Constellations
Celestial Sphere
Star Magnitudes
Sky Charts
First Star
Hertzspung-Russell (HR) Diagram
Stellar Structure
Stellar Evolution
Brown Dwarfs
Variable Stars
Red Giants
Supergiants
Planetary Nebulae and White Dwarfs
Novae
Wolf-Rayet Stars
Supernovae and Neutron Stars
Quark Stars
Preon Stars
Stellar Black Holes
Black Stars
Electroweak Stars
Stellar Models
Topic-09. Earth
The Beginning
Geological and Biological Records
Internal Structures
Continental Drift
Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones
Atmosphere
Weather and Climate
Habitable Zone
Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence
Starry Night
The End
Topic-10. Multicellular Organisms
Biological Classifications
Evolution of Multicellular Organisms
Sexual Life Cycles
Homeobox Genes
The Three Germ Layers and Organs
Stem Cells
Cloning
Cell Fate Manipulation
Sex and Death
Biological Clock
Sleep and Dream
Meditation
Consciousness
Fungi
Plants (Cambrian - present)
Animals (Cambrian - present)
What Makes Us Humans?
Future of the Human Race
Topic-11. Unicellular Organisms
Origin of Life
Prion and Viruses
Organic Chemistry
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Nucleotides
Amino Acids
Macromolecules and Molecular Biology
DNA
RNA
Proteins and Enzymes
Cells
Mitochondria
The Y Chromosome
Genomes
CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing
Evolution: Mutation of Gene(s), Natural Selection, and Time
Microbiology
Archaebacteria (Ancient Bacteria)
Bacteria
Protista (Unicellular Eukaryotes)
Topic-12. Molecules
Quantum Theory, Blackbody Radiation
Correspondence Principle
Uncertainty Principle
Complemetarity Principle
Exclusion Principle
Path Integral, Transition to Qunatum Theory
First Quantization, Schrodinger Equation
Quantum Interpretations
Hydrogen Atom
Covalent Bond, Hydrogen Molecule
Ionic Bond, Atomic Shells
Hydrogen Bond, Molecular Orbital
van der Waals Force, Dipole-Dipole Interaction
Physical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Soft Matter
Active Matter
Nano-technology
The Future of Chemistry
Topic-13. Atoms
Periodic Table
Band Theory, Metal
Transistor
Solid State
X-ray Diffraction
Neutron Scattering / Diffraction and Spallation
Specific Heats of Solids and Phonons
Superfluidity
Superconductivity
2-D Superconductivity
Josephson Junction and SQUID
Hall Effect (Classical and Quantum)
Laser
Plasma
Topic-14. Nuclei
Binding Energy
Origin of Elements
The Liquid-Drop and The Shell Models
Nuclear Decay
Nuclear Fission
Application of Nuclear Fission
Thermo-nuclear Fusion
Application of Thermo-Nuclear Fission
Effects of Nuclear Explosions
The Fukushima Incident
Helium-3
Nuclear Waste
Quark Fusion and Hyper-nucleus
Topic-15. Elementary Particles and the World of Planck Scale
Quantum Domain
Elementary Particles
Fundamental Interactions
Unifications, A Brief History of Physics
Quantum Field Theory
Gauge Theory and the Standard Model
Grand Unified Theory (GUT)
Asymptotic Freedom
Quark Confinement
Supersymmetry
Superstrings
Manifold, Vacuum Energy, Multiverse, and Eternal Inflation
Quantum Foam and Loop Quantum Gravity
Realm of Planck Scale
Topic-16. Frontier of Science
Topic-17. Special Topics
Ageing
Age of Animals
Alleles and Inheritance
Anatomy of Animals
Anatomy of Plants
Astronomical Instruments
Bio-electricity
Calabi-Yau Manifold
Chaos Theory
CP-violation and Anti-matter
Curvilinear Motion in Newtonian Mechanics and Quantum Spin
Dating - Radioactive and Other Techniques
Degeneracy Pressure
DNA Sequencing and Digital DNA
Embryology
Entanglement and Teleportation
Evolution of Micro-organisms and Plants
Fluid Dynamics and Navier-Stokes Equations
Graphene
Gravity in Extra-dimensions, Manyfold and Pre-Bang Universes
Group Theory and Its Application to Particle Physics
Harmonic Oscillator
Holographic Principle
Immune System
Inflationary Cosmology and Cyclic Universe
Information, SMI, and Entropy
Inner World of the Cell
Interstitial Fluid (ISF - The Internal Sea for Life)
Magnetic Monopole
Mathematical Minimum (for Aspiring Physicists)
Medical Science
Messier Objects
Metabolic Rate and Kleiber's Law
Microscopes
Mitosis and Meiosis
Nervous System
Neutrino
Noncommutative Geometry and Quantum Gravity
Optic Fiber
Origin of Consciousness - Integrated Information Theory (IIT)
Origin of Life - Self-assembly, Self-organization, and Emergent Phnomena
Origin of the Universe (and a Quantum Version of Cosmic Inflation by Yours Truly)
Particle Accelerator and Detectors
Power Spectrum
Quantum Computing
Quantum Field Theory
Quantum Microscope (H Atom Images)
Relativity, Cosmology, and Time
Slime Moulds Life Cycle
Standard Candles in Astronomy
Statistics, and Statistical Mechanics
Superstring Theory
Synchrotron Radiation
Tachyon
Thermodynamics
The Y Chromosome
Tomography (CAT, PET, MRI)
Twistor Theory
Virial Theorem
Wave Equations (Revised March, 2018)
Wave, Sound, and Music
When East Meets West
©ö¸g (I-Ching : Book of Changes)
Epilogue - Units, Constants, Data, and Links
Index, Illustration, Reference, and Photo Credit