Physics

The Hubble constant, explained

One of the most important numbers in cosmology, the Hubble constant tells us how fast the universe is expanding, which in turn tells us the age of the universe and its history.

David D. Awschalom

Title: Liew Family Professor in Molecular Engineering; Vice Dean for Research and Infrastructure

Expertise: Nanoelectronics, Quantum technology

Departmental website: https://pme.uchicago.edu/faculty/david-awschalom

Edward Blucher

Title: Professor of Physics; Director of the Enrico Fermi Institute

Expertise: Particle physics

Departmental website: https://physics.uchicago.edu/people/profile/edward-blucher/