Radio and X-Ray Observations of Dark Matter and Dark Energy - astro8503
| Course | Radio and X-Ray Observations of Dark Matter and Dark Energy |
|---|---|
| Course No. | astro8503 |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture with exercises | English | 2+1 | 4 | WT |
Preparation: Introductory astronomy and cosmology lectures
Form of Testing and Examination: Written or oral examination, successful exercise work
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: The student will learn how the phenomena of dark matter and dark energy are explored using radio and X-ray observations, from the largest down to galaxy scales.
Contents of the Course: Introduction into the evolution of the Universe and the theoretical background of dark matter and dark energy tests, dark matter associated with galaxies, dark matter associated with galaxy clusters and superclusters, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), epoch of re-ionization, low-frequency radio astronomy, high-z supernovae, cosmic infrared background (CIB), precise distance measurements at cosmological distances, observational evidence for hierarchical structure formation, MOND vs. dark matter cosmology.
Recommended Literature: Lecture notes will be provided