Observational Cosmology

The aim is to present the various observations and associated theoretical concepts—known as cosmological probes—that have helped to validate the ΛCDM cosmological model, known as the "concordance" model. The course is divided into chapters of roughly equal length. It is supplemented by a series of seminars presented by students (flipped classroom) that explore more observational and technical aspects (based on a publication from a major collaboration).

This course will provide the basic theoretical and observational knowledge needed to understand the latest developments in observational cosmology (the various cosmological observables, formation and characterization of large structures, elements of primordial nucleosynthesis, open questions, etc.) in relation to ongoing or developing experiments. 

Astrophysics

Recommended prerequisites:

Fluid dynamics in astrophysics and cosmology

General relativity and cosmology

Sensors and image processing

Student seminar + final exam

1. Friedmannology
2. Large structures (theoretical aspects)
3. Large structures (observational aspects)
4. Primordial nucleosynthesis
5. Digital cosmology
6. Concordance model and beyond