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Title Dark matter and dark energy / edited by Sabino Matarrese, Vittorio Gorini, Ugo Moschella
Published Dordrecht ; London : Springer, 2010

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Series Astrophysics and space science library ; 370
Astrophysics and space science library ; 370.
Contents Machine generated contents note: pt. I Cosmology -- 1. Relativistic Cosmology / Norbert Straumann -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Essentials of Friedmann-Lemaitre Models -- 1.2.1. Friedmann-Lemaitre Spacetimes -- 1.2.2. Thermal History Below 100 MeV -- 1.2.3. Luminosity-Redshift Relation -- 1.3. Inflationary Scenario -- 1.3.1. Introduction -- 1.3.2. Horizon Problem and the General Idea of Inflation -- 1.3.3. Scalar Field Models -- 1.4. Cosmological Perturbation Theory -- 1.4.1. Generalities -- 1.4.2. Explicit form of the Energy-Momentum Conservation -- 1.4.3. Einstein Equations -- 1.5. Some Applications of CPT -- 1.5.1. Nonrelativistic Limit -- 1.5.2. Large-Scale Solutions -- 1.5.3. Solution for Dust -- 1.5.4. Simple Relativistic Example -- 1.6. CPT for Scalar Field Models -- 1.6.1. Basic Perturbation Equations -- 1.6.2. Consequences and Reformulations -- 1.7
Note continued: 2.2.2. Beyond the Standard Cosmological Model -- 2.3. CMB: How is the Information Extracted? -- 2.3.1. Real-World Effects -- 2.3.2. Beam -- 2.3.3. Sky Cut -- 2.3.4. How Do You Make a CMB Map in the First Place? -- 2.3.5. Foregrounds -- 2.3.6. Estimation of the Cl -- 2.3.7. Likelihoods -- 2.4. Dark Side of Large-Scale Structures -- 2.4.1. Basic Tools for Large-Scale Structure -- 2.4.2. Window and Selection Function -- 2.4.3. Weighting Schemes to Account for all that and More -- 2.4.4. Redshift-Space Distortions -- 2.4.5. Nonlinearities etc -- 2.4.6. Baryon Acoustic Oscillations (BAO) -- 2.5. Conclusions -- References -- 3. Cosmology with Gravitational Lensing / Alan Heavens -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Basics of Lensing -- 3.2.1. Bend Angle -- 3.2.2. Lens Equation -- 3.2.3. General Thin Lens Mass Distributions -- 3.3. Dark Matter -- ̂ 3.3.1. 2D Mass Surface Density Reconstruction -- 3.3.2. Testing the Navarro -- Frenk -- White Profile of CDM -- 3.4. Cosmological Lensing -- 3.4.1. Distortion of Light Bundles -- 3.4.2. Lensing Potential -- 3.4.3. Matter Power Spectrum -- 3.4.4. Intrinsic Alignments -- 3.4.5. E/B Decomposition -- 3.4.6. Results -- 3.5. Lensing in 3D -- 3.5.1. 3D Potential and Mass Density Reconstruction -- 3.5.2. Tomography -- 3.5.3. Shear Ratio Test -- 3.5.4. Full 3D Analysis of the Shear Field -- 3.5.5. Dark Energy with 3D Lensing Methods -- 3.6. Dark Gravity -- 3.6.1. Growth Rate -- 3.7. Future -- 3.8. Appendix: The Propagation of Light through a Weakly Perturbed Universe -- 3.8.1. Geodesic Equation -- References -- 4. Cosmology with Numerical Simulations / Klaus Dolag -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. N-Body Codes -- 4.2.1. Model Equations -- 4.2.2. Particle -- Particle (PP) Method -- 4.2.3. Particle -- Mesh (PM) Method -- 4.2.4. Tree Codes -- 4.2.5. Hybrid Methods
Note continued: 4.2.6. Initial Conditions and Simulation Setup -- 4.2.7. Code Comparison -- 4.3. Hydrodynamical Codes -- 4.3.1. Model Equations -- 4.3.2. Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) -- 4.3.3. Eulerian Methods -- 4.3.4. Code Comparison -- 4.3.5. Extra Gas Physics -- References -- pt. II Dark Matter -- 5. Dark Matter Astrophysics / Kris Sigurdson -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Astrophysical Evidence -- 5.2.1. Galactic Rotation Curves -- 5.2.2. Galaxy Clusters -- 5.2.3. Cosmic Microwave Background and Large-Scale Structure -- 5.3. Basic Properties of Dark Matter -- 5.4. Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs) -- 5.4.1. WIMP Freezeout in Early Universe -- 5.4.2. Direct Detection -- 5.4.3. Energetic v's from the Sun -- 5.4.4. Cosmic Rays from DM Annihilation -- 5.5. Variations and Additions -- 5.5.1. Enhanced Relic Abundance -- 5.5.2. Kinetic Decoupling -- 5.5.3. Particle Decay and Suppression of Small-Scale Power -- 5.5.4. Dipole Dark Matter -- 5.5.5. Gravitational Constraints -- 5.5.6. Electromagnetic-Like Interactions for Dark Matter? -- 5.6. Some Other Particle Dark-Matter Candidates -- 5.6.1. Sterile Neutrinos -- 5.6.2. Axions -- 5.7. Conclusions -- References -- 6. Dark Matter: the Particle Physics View / Antonio Masiero -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Standard Model of Particle Physics -- 6.2.1. Higgs Mechanism and Vector Boson Masses -- 6.2.2. Fermion Masses -- 6.2.3. Successes and Difficulties of the SM -- 6.3. DM Problem: Experimental Evidence -- 6.4. Lepton Number Violation and Neutrinos as HDM Candidates -- 6.4.1. Neutrino Masses in the SM and Beyond -- 6.4.2. Thermal History of Neutrinos -- 6.4.3. HDM and Structure Formation -- 6.5. Low-energy SUSY and DM -- 6.5.1. Neutralinos as the LSP in SUSY Models -- 6.5.2. Neutralinos in the Minimal SUSY Standard Model
Summary This book brings together reviews from leading international authorities on the developments in the study of dark matter and dark energy, as seen from both their cosmological and particle physics side. Studying the physical and astrophysical properties of the dark components of our Universe is a crucial step towards the ultimate goal of unveiling their nature. The work developed from a doctoral school sponsored by the Italian Society of General Relativity and Gravitation. The book starts with a concise introduction to the standard cosmological model, as well as with a presentation of the theory of linear perturbations around a homogeneous and isotropic background. It covers the particle physics and cosmological aspects of dark matter and (dynamical) dark energy, including a discussion of how modified theories of gravity could provide a possible candidate for dark energy. A detailed presentation is also given of the possible ways of testing the theory in terms of cosmic microwave background, galaxy redshift surveys and weak gravitational lensing observations. Included is a chapter reviewing extensively the direct and indirect methods of detection of the hypothetical dark matter particles. Also included is a self-contained introduction to the techniques and most important results of numerical (e.g. N-body) simulations in cosmology. This volume will be useful to researchers, PhD and graduate students in Astrophysics, Cosmology Physics and Mathematics, who are interested in cosmology, dark matter and dark energy
Analysis fysica
physics
deeltjes
particles
meting
measurement
kwantumtheorie
quantum theory
meettechnieken
measurement techniques
Physics (General)
Fysica (algemeen)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Dark matter (Astronomy)
Dark energy (Astronomy)
Physique.
Astronomie.
Dark energy (Astronomy)
Dark matter (Astronomy)
Form Electronic book
Author Matarrese, Sabino
Gorini, V. (Vittorio), 1940-
Moschella, Ugo.
ISBN 9789048186853
9048186854
9789048186846
9048186846