Big Bang Nucleosynthesis
Alpher publishes work on element formation in a hot dense early universe
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Ralph Alpher Biography and Timeline
Follow Ralph Alpher through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.
Ralph Alpher, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1948–1950Years on this page
1948
Cosmic Microwave Background
Alpher predicts with Herman that the expanding universe should contain cooled remnant radiation
1950
Cosmic Microwave Background
Alpher refines predictions for the relic radiation temperature expected from a hot early universe
Records, sources and methodology
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