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Edward Kolb Professor in Astronomy & Astrophysics Areas of Expertise:
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Background:
Kolb's field of research is the application of elementary particle physics to the very early universe. He particularly focuses on attempting to understand physical processes that occurred in the very earliest moments of the big bang. In these very early moments the density, energy and pressure of the universe resembled the conditions obtained in the collisions of particles at high-energy accelerators. He is a founding head of the NASA/Fermilab Astrophysics Group. His book Blind Watchers of the Sky, written for the general public, received the 1996 Emme award from the American Astronautical Society. He also is a co-author of The Early Universe, the standard textbook on particle physics and cosmology.
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News clippings:
Astrophysicist sheds light on dark matter SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL November 8, 2008 A Long, Cold Look into the Dark A cold, hard look at one of science's hottest mysteries Night sky the topic of book talk in Batavia |
Press releases:
Three University of Chicago scientists to present Einstein lectures World's leading cosmologists to assess promising theory of universe at Pritzker Symposium Jan. 29 to Feb. 3 at University of Chicago |
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Chronicle articles:
Hubble telescope bears his name, now stamp bears astronomer’s face May 15, 2008 Chicago in the News University scholars receive distinguished, named professorships Panelists to take cosmic adventures to public 'Einstein's Revolutions' honors scientist's legacy |
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