Comprehensive introduction to "Gravitation and Cosmology" from the experimental as well as theoretical side.
In parallel we will give a theoretical introduction to theories of gravity and cosmology. Also, we will discuss recent theoretical developments of gravity and cosmology like chameleons, symmetrons, galleons, etc. and discuss experimental approaches to such concepts.
Part I: The homogenous and isotropic universe1. The cosmos observed2. The cosmological principle3. The Robertson-Walker metricPart II: The expanding universe and thermal relics1. Friedmann equations2. Time evolution of model universes3. Big bang cosmology4. Primordial nucleosynthesis5. Photon decoupling and the CMBPart III: Inflation and the accelerating universe1. The cosmological constant2. The inflationary epoch3. CMB anisotropy and evidence for k = 0
4. The accelerating universe in the present epoch
5. The concordant picture
Briefing: Monday, 2 October, 13.00 Freihaus HS 6
Briefing: Tuesday, 3 October, 10.30 Freihaus HS 7
Not necessary