Cosmology (900F3)
15 credits, Level 7 (Masters)
Autumn teaching
The module will introduce the fundamental ideas of modern cosmology. Topics will include:
- the cosmological principle and the structure of space-time
- observational quantities: distances and volumes
- the Friedmann equations
- cosmological parameters and classification of world models
- the thermal history of the Universe and the cosmic microwave background
- Big-Bang nucleosynthesis and the origin of the light elements.
Teaching
67%: Lecture
33%: Practical (Workshop)