PHYS 4340-0

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This course review our current understanding of the Universe with emphasis on the observational evidence and theoretical background of individual subjects. We will explore topics in the geometry of the Universe, inflation, Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, and gravitational wave. Our goal is to provide students with a summary of our current understanding of the Universe, and what topics remain to be explored. This course is tailored to undergraduate students. The material is presented without complex mathematics as much as possible. Previous knowledge of general relativity is not required. This course will be offered in English.

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Course keywords: galaxy, galaxy evolution, cosmology, Universe, star formation 一、課程說明 (Course Description) This undergraduate course aims at building a solid foundation for science majors included to pursue research in astronomy related fields. Lectures review our current understanding of the Universe with emphasis on the observational evidence and theoretical background of individual subjects. We will explore topics including historic development of cosmology, the geometry of the Universe, inflation, Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, gravitational lensing, and gravitational wave. Our goal is to provide students with a summary of our current understanding of the Universe, and what topics remain to be explored. This course is tailored to undergraduate students. The material is presented without complex mathematics as much as possible. Previous knowledge of general relativity is not required. After each session, an opportunity is provided for students to review the topics. The instructor will adjust the level of the lecture according to the students' understanding. This course will be offered in English. 二、課程內容 (Course Content) Introduction Homogeneity & Isotropy Newtonian Cosmology General Relativistic Cosmology The Equation of State Cosmological World Models Big Bang Cosmology Dark Matter in the Universe Observational Parameters Cosmic Background Radiation Structure Formation Cosmological Distance Scale Observational Cosmology Galaxy Number Counts The Evolution of the Universe 三、參考書籍 (References) "Cosmology" by Michael Rowan-Robinson "An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology" by Mark H. Jones, Robert J. Lambourne "Observational Cosmology" by Stephen Serjeant (Cambridge University Press, 2010) "Accelerating Universe" by Dragan Huterer (http://arxiv.org/pdf/1010.1162v3.pdf) "Dark Energy and Accelerating Universe" by Frieman et al. (http://arxiv.org/pdf/0803.0982v1.pdf) "Distance measures in Cosmology" by David Hogg (http://arxiv.org/abs/astroph/9905116) “Principles of Physical Cosmology” by P.J.E. Peebles (Princeton Uni- versity Press, 1993). ”Modern Cosmology” by S. Dodelson (Academic Press, 2003). "An Introduction to Modern Cosmology 2nd ed." by Liddle. (Wiley) ”Cosmological Physics” by J.A. Peacock (Cambridge University Press, 1999). ”An Introduction to Cosmology” by J. Narlikar (Cambridge University Press, 2002). ”Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity” by Sean M. Carroll (Addison Wesley, 2004). 四、教學方式(Teaching Method) Lectures Review by students 五、成績考核(Evaluation) Attendance, review projects, and final assignments.

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