Observational Cosmology

The objective is to present the various observations and associated theoretical concepts - called cosmological probes - that have allowed the accreditation of the so-called "concordance" ΛCDM cosmological model. The EU is divided into chapters of roughly equal size. It is complemented by a series of seminars presented by the students (flipped classroom) and deepening more observational and technical aspects (based on a publication of a large collaboration).

This UE will provide the basic theoretical and observational knowledge 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 in progress or under development. 

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