Study level
BAC +5
ECTS
3 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Hourly volume
18h
Description
The aim is to present the various observations and associated theoretical concepts - known as cosmological probes - that have enabled the so-called "concordance" ΛCDM cosmological model to be accredited. The EU is divided into chapters of roughly equal size. It is supplemented by a series of seminars presented by students (flipped classroom) and delving into more observational and technical aspects (based on a publication from a major collaboration).
Objectives
This course will provide the basic theoretical and observational knowledge needed to understand the most recent developments in observational cosmology (the different cosmological observables, formation and characterization of large structures, elements of primordial nucleosynthesis, open questions, etc.) in connection with experiments currently underway or under development.
Necessary prerequisites
Astrophysics
Recommended prerequisites :
Fluid dynamics in astrophysics and cosmology
General relativity and cosmology
Sensors and image processing
Knowledge control
Student seminar + final exam
Syllabus
- Friedmannologie
- Large structures (theoretical aspects)
- Large structures (observational aspects)
- Primordial nucleosynthesis
- Digital cosmology
- Concordance model and beyond