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250061 VU Cosmological Structures: Theory, Numerics and Statistics (2021S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 08.02.2021 00:00 to Th 25.02.2021 17:30
- Registration is open from Fr 26.02.2021 00:00 to Tu 02.03.2021 16:00
- Deregistration possible until We 30.06.2021 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
During COVID-19 restrictions fully on-line (via Moodle)
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Friday
05.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
19.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
26.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
16.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
23.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
30.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
07.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
14.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
21.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
28.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
04.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
11.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
18.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß -
Friday
25.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Hörsaal 2 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The goal of this course is to study a range of key theoretical techniques (analytical, numerical, statistical) in the context of the formation of structure in our Universe. The lecture course will provide a concise introduction to cosmology with a focus on the large-scale structure (i.e. the inhomogeneous distribution of matter on large scales). We will motivate the key (non-linear partial differential) equations and then approach their solutions and the associated phenomenology using various techniques. We will touch on topics such as spatial statistics, perturbation theory, numerical solution of PDEs, N-body methods, and data analysis. An important aspect of the course will be hands-on exercises based on (1) numerical experiments with Python, as well as (2) analytical/perturbative calculations.Some familiarity with Python is helpful. Familiarity with General Relativity/Differential Geometry or Astrophysics is not a pre-requisite.
Assessment and permitted materials
The final mark will come from 3 homework problem sets, as well as a short focus project paper (i.e. a more in-depth follow-up study of one of the topics of the course, topics will be suggested and mutually agreed upon).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirement: at least 50% of points on homework problems, and submission of a 3-5 page write-up of a small ‘focus’ project at the end of term.Final mark will be 60% homework, 40% focus project paper. Homework can be done in groups, focus project must be carried out and submitted individually.
Examination topics
Reading list
Lecture notes will be provided ahead of each session.For those completely unfamiliar with the Python language, the small book by Ch. Schaefer "Schnellstart Python" can serve as a starting point: https://link-springer-com.uaccess.univie.ac.at/book/10.1007%2F978-3-658-26133-7
Association in the course directory
MAMV
Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:21