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Observational Cosmology (Spring 2024)

SCHEDULE

Note: The schedule is subject to change. Check back for changes and updates

Semester Timeline
Date Topic pdf of lecture supplemental reading sections in book link to video
Feb 5Introduction/History/World ModelHereHere1.3
Feb 12Age of Universe / Hubble Constant / Distant LadderHereHere1.4,1.6
Feb 19Hubble Constant / Distance LadderHereHere3.10,7.5
Feb 26SNe science / Baryon contentHereHere1.8-1.10,2.4,2.6,3.10,8.3,8.7
Mar 4Dark-matter content of the universe / CMBHereHere3.1,2.1-2.3,2.11-2.13
Mar 11Cosmic Microwave Background RadiationHereHere2.16,3.11
Mar 18Cosmic Microwave Background / Large Scale StructureHereHere2.9,2.17,3.12,4.2
Mar 25Baryon Acoustic Oscillations / Dark Energy / ClustersHereHere3.5,7.1-7.4,7.9
Apr 8Cosmic Shear / Dark Energy Missions
Apr 15Latest Topics / Review Final Exam0.0
May 13Final Exam (Written, 13:15-16:15)