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402-6394-00L 4 Credits MSC D-PHYS

Advanced Topics of Theoretical Cosmology (University of Zurich)

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Abstract

The course will cover a selection of advanced topics:- Hamiltonian formulation of general relativity- Quantum cosmology- Cosmic Microwave Background- Dark Matter and Dark Energy- Nonlinear structure formation- Galaxy clustering and large-scale structure- Model selection and Bayesian inference in cosmology

Content

The topics in the course are as follows - spherical collapse model, Press-Schechter formalism, applications - Standard Newtonian and Lagrangian Perturbation Theory - galaxy bias - nonlinear relativistic dynamics: ADM formalism - inflationary models, effective field theory - modification of gravity - weak gravitational lensing, CMB anisotropies

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Advanced Topics of Theoretical Cosmology (University of Zurich)
**Course at University of Zurich**
No time listed 20 h semesterly

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