Level of study
BAC +5
ECTS
3 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Hourly volume
18h
Description
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).
Objectives
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.
Necessary pre-requisites
Astrophysics
Recommended Prerequisites:
Fluid dynamics in astrophysics and cosmology
General relativity and cosmology
Sensors and image processing
Knowledge control
Student seminar + final exam
Syllabus
- Friedmannology
- Large structures (theoretical aspects)
- Large structures (observational aspects)
- Primordial nucleosynthesis
- Digital Cosmology
- Concordance model and beyond