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Lecturer(s)
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Řídký Jan, prof. DrSc.
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Prouza Michael, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Vraštil Michal, Mgr.
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Course content
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- Fridman models of the Universe, Hubble redshift, theory of Big Bang, its motivation and historic alternatives. - Primordial nucleosynthesis. - Inflation theory. - Current model of the universe and the role of the cosmological constant. - Dark matter and dark energy, their role in the Universe. - The modern methods of the determination of cosmological parameters. - Sky surveys - the large-scale structure of the universe, baryon accoustic oscillations, weak gravitational lensing (cosmic shear), supernovae of type Ia. - Microwave radiation and analysis of its power spectrum. - Simulations of the evolution of the universe. - Mutual benefits of cosmology and particle physics.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Homework for Teaching
- 24 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 40 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to provide the introduction to cosmology, especially stressing the currently used experimental methods.
Knowledge. Describe the origin and the evolution of the Universe. Analysis. Calculate the age of the universe and its other cosmological parameters.
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Prerequisites
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Not specified.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam, Written exam
Class attendance. Knowledge of the course topics, ability to discuss about the course topics in a wider context. Ability to solve/calculate typical problems defined during the course.
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Recommended literature
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Carroll S.M. (2001). The Cosmological Constant. LivingRev.Rel.4:1.
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Dodelson S. (2003). Modern Cosmology. Academic Press.
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Ivezic Z. et al. LSST: from Science Drivers to Reference Design and Anticipated Data Products.
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Komatsu E., et al. Seven-Year Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) Observations: Cosmological Interpretation. Submitted to Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series.
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Rich J. (2010). Fundamentals of Cosmology. Springer, 2nd edition.
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Weinberg S. (2008). Cosmology. Oxford University Press.
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