Welcome to Cosmology JavaLab! Cosmo Home
The Universe was born billions of years ago in the Big Bang, and has been expanding ever since. The exact age of the Universe, and its future fate, depend on a variety of factors, including the current expansion rate, the mass density of the Universe, and the possibility that the Universe is accelerating. In this JavaLab, you can explore how the age and fate of the Universe depend on these factors, and how we can constrain cosmological models through the ages of astronomical objects.
The menu to the left will lead you to the following information:
  • BACKGROUND: Scientific background information behind cosmology
  • APPLET: Launches the Cosmo applet
  • CONTROLS: Information on running the applet
  • PHYSICS: The physics behind the applet
  • LAB: Exercises for the user to explore Cosmo applications
  • LINKS: External Links for additional information
Credits:
- Scientific Development: Chris Mihos (CWRU)
- Java Programming: Rob Falck
- Web Design: Rob Falck, Cameron McBride