Theoretical and observational cosmology  

History of cosmology. Newtonian cosmology, Friedmann equations and matter dominated universe. Relativistic generalization of Friedmann equations: radiation dominated universe, cosmological constant, general equations of state. Light propagation in expanding universe: red shift and angular distance. De Sitter universe and cosmological inflation. Inhomogeneous universe, evolution of instabilities in Newtonian theory (quantitative). Relativistic theory of gravitational instabilities. Fluctuations in inflationary scenario and primordial fluctuations. Cosmic Microwave Background and cosmological parameters. Dark matter and structure formation.
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Theoretical and observational cosmology
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