What happened in the first second of the universe?

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What happened in the first second of the universe?

Imperial College

November 20

6:40 pm - 7:30 pm

Lecture Theatre 200, City and Guilds Building

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In this interactive panel discussion, Imperial physicists will explore what happened in the first second of the universe – a fleeting moment that shaped everything we see today.

Discover:

The timeline and physics of the universe’s first second

How scientists investigate such ancient and elusive phenomena

Why this moment matters for modern cosmology and fundamental physics

Our expert panel:

Prof Carlo Contaldi – Theoretical physicist specialising in cosmology and the early universe

Prof Claudia de Rham – Leading researcher on gravity, spacetime, and the nature of the universe’s beginning

Prof Andrew Jaffe – Astrophysicist and expert in observational cosmology and the cosmic microwave background

This event is part of the programme for Imperial Lates: About time – a free evening of timely science, art and entertainment exploring the mysteries and mechanics of time: from the birth of the universe to the future of time-saving tech.