Cosmology and Structure Formation
Module PH2248
Module version of SS 2017
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS 2022/3 | WS 2021/2 | WS 2020/1 | WS 2019/20 | SS 2018 | SS 2017 |
Basic Information
PH2248 is a semester module in language at which is offered irregularly.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Specific catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics
- Specialization Modules in Elite-Master Program Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (TMP)
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 300 h | h | 10 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2248 in the version of SS 2017 was Mathias Garny.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Foundations of modern cosmology: Friedmann-Robertson-Walker metric, Friedmann equations, expansion, early Universe, perturbative expansion around the homogeneous solution, cosmic microwave background radiation, acoustic oscillations, structure formation, power spectrum, linear vs non-linear regime, impact of cosmic neutrino background and neutrino mass, origin of density perturbations and inflation
Learning Outcome
Theoretical tools for tackling questions in modern cosmology, solving Friedmann equations, computation of the evolution of density perturbations, understanding the relevant physical processes and their theoretical description
Preconditions
No preconditions in addition to the requirements for the Master’s program in Physics. Knowledge of general relativity is helpful, but not compulsory.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 4 | Cosmology and Structure Formation | Garny, M. |
Tue, 16:00–18:00, PH 3343 Thu, 12:00–14:00, PH 3344 |
eLearning |
| UE | 2 | Exercise to Cosmology and Structure Formation | Garny, M. | dates in groups |