Age of the Universe
Understanding the origin of the universe and the mysteries behind the complex machinery has always been a fascinating subject for the inquisitive minded. Questions of the nature as to whether the universe is infinite or is it well confined within its own boundaries, the exact time period in which the universe came into being, the ultimate end and other cosmological complexities of the universe are rather intriguing. The inherent curiosity to unravel the secrets behind the universe has long driven scientists in to exploring the beginnings of our universe. In the process methods have been evolved which have more or less traced down the age of our universe. Let us have a brief outlook into one of the well-known methods available for calculating the age of earth.
Radiometric Method
Currently radiometric-rating technique is one of the valid methods of calculating the age of the universe. Radiometric rating method is based on the principle of radioactive decay of one isotopic element into another isotopic element. Since the radioactive decay of certain elements like Potassium / argon, rubidium -strontium is well-known (half life periods) we can evaluate the age of any chemical substance by measuring the changing ratios of the two isotopes. (Parent / child) Using this method we can approximately arrive...
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