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Kosmologie und Strukturbildung

PH2248Specialisation Modules10 ECTSGerman/Englishsummer semesterStudiengangsbündel Professional Profile Physik
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What it is about

You will learn the fundamentals of modern cosmology: how the Universe evolves within the Friedmann-Robertson-Walker metric, how density fluctuations arise and grow, and how these processes shape the cosmic microwave background (CMB). By the end you will be able to solve the Friedmann equations, calculate the formation and evolution of structures, and compare theoretical predictions (e.g., about inflation) with observations.

What you will be able to do

  • understand current questions in cosmology
  • solve the Friedmann equation
  • know the impact of Dark Matter, Dark Energy and neutrinos on CMB anisotropies and structure formation
  • calculate the dynamics of the baryon-photon plasma in the early Universe
  • calculate density fluctuations at different epochs and on different scales
  • understand and apply the linearized Einstein equations, Boltzmann equations and Compton scattering
  • understand processes that influence CMB temperature fluctuations (e.g. Sachs-Wolfe, Doppler, integrated Sachs-Wolfe)
  • recognize hints of inflation and theoretical descriptions of scalar field models
  • make quantitative predictions of inflation and compare with observations

What the module consists of

  • LecturesConveying the physical principles and systematic derivation of relevant processes; lectures primarily with board work
  • ExercisesDeepening through example problems and calculations, application and independent explanation of learned material

Teaching method

  • Board work/PresentationSystematic discussion of relevant physical processes and overview of modern questions
  • Problem sets/ExamplesPractice and application of lecture content through calculation tasks

Dates

LectureKosmologie und Strukturbildung2 groups to choose from

  • ATue16:00–18:00PH 3343, Handbibliothek Theorie (5101.01.343)
    15× · 13.10.–02.02.
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  • BThu12:00–14:00PH 3344, Seminarraum Theorie (5101.01.344)
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ExerciseÜbung zu Kosmologie und Strukturbildung

  • Thu16:00–18:00C.3201, Tutorraum (5140.01.201)
    13× · 22.10.–04.02.
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From the current semester, not binding. You attend one of several groups; the timetable automatically suggests the one with the fewest clashes.

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