Astro particles and observational cosmology
Master PhysiqueParcours Subatomic and Astroparticle Physics
Description
Cosmology:
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The cosmology part will be in the continuation of the main course, with a focus on low-energy phenomena and the main challenges of modern cosmology. We will also discuss the technical and methodologies of some cosmological probes.
We will cover the following subjects:
- The observation and analysis of the cosmic microwave background
- The Dark sector: Dark Matter and Dark Energy
- The buildup of large scale structures in the era of great surveys
- Inflationary cosmology
Astroparticle physics / Cosmic radiations
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The astroparticle physics / cosmic radiations part (10 hours) is the continuation of the main lecture, with a focus on low and high energy neutrino astronomy, gravitational wave astronomy, and their interconnection through multimessenger astronomy - a domain born after the detection of neutrinos detected with IceCube in correlation with a Blazar flare in the electromagnetic domain (TXS0506+056), and the detection of electromagnetic emissions in coincidence with a gravitational wave signal (GW170817), both in 2017. We will discuss the main technical and data analysis challenges of both types of astronomies.
Compétences visées
• Applying knowledge in physics
• Apply methods from mathematics and digital technology
• Produce a critical analysis, with hindsight and perspective
• Interact with colleagues in physics and other disciplines
• Develop and manage an experimental project, including digital aspects
• Operate an experimental device, including digital aspects, from use to data analysis
• Take on responsibilities in a team working on an experimental project
• Research a physics topic using specialised resources
• Communicate in writing and orally, including in English
• Contribute to research work in physics
• Respect ethical, professional and environmental principles in the practice of physics