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Cursus: NWI-NM026D
NWI-NM026D
Cosmology
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusNWI-NM026D
Studiepunten (ECTS)9
CategorieMA (Master)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; Wiskunde, Natuur- en Sterrenkunde;
Docenten
Coördinator
dr. S.S. Larsen
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
dr. S.S. Larsen
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. S.S. Larsen
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. F.S. Saueressig
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2016
Periode
KW1-KW2  (29-08-2016 t/m 29-01-2017)
Aanvangsblok
KW1
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
The students masters the most important foundations of modern cosmological theory and the relevant observations.

The student understands:

  • the measurements (and their implications) that lead up to Big Bang Theory;
  • the need for a treatment in the context of General Relativity;
  • the need for quantum field theory in the description of the very early Universe;
  • the challenge of explaining both Dark Energy and Dark Matter;
  • the determination of cosmological parameters from astrophysical observations
  • the growth (linear and non-linear) of density fluctuations and the origin of large scale structure
  • the basic physics of Galaxy Formation in an expanding Universe;
  • the physics of gravitational lensing and its applications in Cosmology;
Inhoud

Cosmology is one of the fundamental topics in modern astrophysics. In these lectures we will consider the physical, astrophysical and observational foundations of modern cosmology. The course begins with a "bootcamp" where basic astronomy and general relativity are discussed.

Topics to be treated include (list is not exhaustive):

  • Einstein's relativity and expanding models for the Universe; Hubble's law and its interpretation;
  • The very early Universe [1]: inflation, the link with quantum field theory;
  • The very early Universe [2]: particles physics and the composition of the cosmic fireball; 
  • Primordial Nucleosynthesis;
  • The Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) and what we can learn from CMB fluctuations;
  • Density fluctuations and Large-Scale Structure Formation: how do we get from CMB fluctuations to galaxies;
  • The nature of, and evidence for dark matter;
  • The nature of, and evidence for dark energy;
  • Observations of distant supernovae Type Ia: reconstructing the expansion history of the Universe and its implications;
  • Theory and use of gravitational lensing (strong, weak and microlensing).
Toetsinformatie
Grading will be based on assignments and a written exam
Voorkennis
Basic quantum mechanics and relativity
Literatuur
S. Dodelson. Modern Cosmology, Academic Press 2003M.S.Longair. Galaxy Formation, second edition, Springer 2008, ISBN 978-3-540-73477-2
Werkvormen

• 48 hours lecture
• 48 hours problem session
• 72 hours individual study period
Aanbevolen materiaal
Boek
S. Dodelson. Modern Cosmology, Academic Press 2003M.S.Longair. Galaxy Formation, second edition, Springer 2008
ISBN:9783540734772
Werkvormen
Cursusgebeurtenis

Hoorcollege

Werkcollege

Zelfstudie

Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging1
GelegenhedenBlok KW2, Blok KW3

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