Id: 041455 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

Geometry, kinematics, and dynamics in an expanding Universe; Thermal history; Generation of standard model particles; Phase transitions; Inflation; quantum origin of primordial inhomogeneities; Scalar, vector, and tensor perturbations; Gravitational instability; Choice of gauge; Matter distribution; Galaxy bias; Redshift space distortions; Cosmic microwave background anisotropies; Baryon acoustic oscillations; Polarization.

Prerequisites

PHYS.6830 General Relativity, and PHYS.6150 Quantum Mechanics I, and PHYS.5210 Statistical Thermodynamics.

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