Cosmology
Brane Cosmology
The aim of these lectures is to give a brief introduction to brane cosmology
arxiv.org
Cosmology
This page contains information about the course Cosmology and exobiology read in the fall semester 1999 at the Physics Institute of NTNU, Trondheim
www.asu.cas.cz
Cambridge Relativity
Non-technical descriptions of cosmology, black holes, cosmic strings, inflation, quantum cosmology, and string theory.
www.damtp.cam.ac.uk
University of Surrey - Department of Physics (Research)
University of Surrey abridged version of the book "Astrophysics" , with many links to relevant material on astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology.
www.ph.surrey.ac.uk
Scott Watson's Physics FAQs
A list of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) regarding Cosmology, String theory, Relativity and General Physics
www.het.brown.edu
Introduction to Cosmology
A NASA site for the general public featuring a collection of questions and answers on cosmology.
map.gsfc.nasa.gov
Henk van Elst -- Research in Relativistic Cosmology
Provides links to recent as well as classic research and review papers in relativistic cosmology and related fields, and also makes available notes with relevant equation systems.
www.maths.qmul.ac.uk
Astronomy Today
Articles on astronomy, cosmology and space exploration, with a regularly updated sky guide and the latest space news.
www.astronomytoday.com
Elementary introduction to pre-big bang cosmology and to the relic graviton background
This is a contracted version of a series of lectures for graduate and undergraduate students
arxiv.org
Theory of Relativity Class
Learn about Einstein's Theory of Relativity online. The class covers cosmology, the Twin Paradox, space travel, and black holes.
www.drphysics.com
Theoretical Physics - Frank Steiner's Group
Homepage of Frank Steiner's Group, Abteilung Theoretische Physik, Universität Ulm, Research Topics are Quantum Chaos and Cosmology.
www.physik.uni-ulm.de
1st SPOT Cosmology
References to cosmological sites featuring in-depth coverage of issues like dark matter, black holes and symmetric theory.
1st-spot.freeservers.com
A Brief History of Universe
Articles about the Universe, Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, Relativity & collection of some FAQ's.
www.angelfire.com
A Simple Introduction to Pre-Big-Bang Physics/Cosmology
A simple, non-technical introduction to the pre-big bang scenario is given, emphasizing physical motivations, considerations, and consequences over formalism.
arxiv.org
Minkowski Functionals in Cosmology
Minkowski functionals provide a novel tool to characterize the large-scale galaxy distribution in the Universe. Here we give a brief tutorial on the basic features of these morphological measures and indicate their practical application for simulation data and galaxy redshift catalogues as examples.
arxiv.org
String Cosmology: A Review
Talk presented at COSPAR '02, Houston, Texas, October 2002.
arxiv.org
University of Cambridge - Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
DAMTP is one of the two constituent Departments of the Faculty of Mathematics of Cambridge University. Research areas include fluid dynamics, theoretical geophysics, high energy physics and cosmology.
www.damtp.cam.ac.uk
The Technotheology Project
Bill Laudeman's attempt to relate physics, cosmology, and chaos theory with orthodox Roman Catholic theology.
technotheology.org
Complex Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, Plasma and Laser Physics
Hebrew University, RACAH Institute of Physics. Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation, Complex Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, Plasma and Laser Physics, and Condensed Matter Physics. Jerusalem, Israel.
www.fiz.huji.ac.il
An Introduction to Quantum Cosmology
This is an introductory set of lecture notes on quantum cosmology, given to an audience with interests ranging from astronomy to particle physics.
www.physics.adelaide.edu.au
From Newton's Laws to the Wheeler-deWitt equation
This is a pedagogical paper which explains some ideas in cosmology at a level accessible to undergraduate students. Following standard quantization procedures the Wheeler-DeWitt equation in the minisuperspace approximation is derived for empty and non-empty universes.
arxiv.org
Cosmology of the Ancient Balts
Reviews the outlook of ancient Balts on the structure and origin of the world as reconstructed from the archaeological excavations, folklore, mythology, linguistics and chronicles.
www.lithuanian.net
A Short Course on General Relativity
A graduate level course which includes weak field theory, gravitational waves, radiation damping, cosmology, the Friedmann and Lemaitre dusts, singularities, black holes, the Schwarzschild metric and Kruskal's extension of it. This is a single postscript document.
www.ucolick.org
International Journal of Modern Physics A
Started in 1986, IJMPA has gained international repute as a high-quality scientific journal. It consists of reviews and original papers covering the latest research developments in Particles and Fields, Gravitation and Cosmology. The journal also features articles of long-standing value and importance which can be vital to research into new unexplored areas. (and free PDF downloads of all papers)
www.wspc.com
The Ontology and Cosmology of Non-Euclidean Geometry
A philosophical essay.
www.friesian.com
A Quantum Leap for Cosmology
A theory that unites quantum mechanics and general relativity claims that there was no first moment in time, but it still agrees with the predictions of classical cosmology.
physicsweb.org
Shade Tree Physics
Articles on Newtonian physics applied to astronomy and cosmology. Emphasis on works of Walter Ritz. Anisotropic quasar redshift histograms. Index of early bremsstrahuung journal articles. Commentaries and URLs dealing with Velikovsky.
www.ebicom.net
qr-qc: General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
Los Alamos E-Print Archive
arxiv.org
Cosmology in a Brane Universe
This lecture presents the cosmological models with extra dimensions that have been recently elaborated, which assume that ordinary matter is confined on a surface, called brane, embedded in a higher dimensional spacetime.
arxiv.org
What's So New in a Newfangled Science?
New York Times story about Wolfram's 1,263-page, self-published book, "A New Kind of Science," and its relationship to current ideas in cosmology.
www.nytimes.com
Sacred Cosmology: Precolumbian Mesoamerican Symbolism
"A synthetic and fundamental work, which not only deals with the Precolumbian, its cosmogony and theogony, but constitutes an introduction to symbology, and sacred cosmology."
www.geocities.com
Dynamical Systems in Cosmology
A tutorial introducing the use of dynamical systems to study the large scale structure of the universe.
arxiv.org
Space, Time, and Cosmology
Learn about the origins of the universe and its fate. Einstein's Theory of Relativity is both interesting and comprehensible.
www.drphysics.com
Quantum Cosmology
A non-technical overview of quantum cosmology
www.damtp.cam.ac.uk
The Nature of Existence
A detailed, ex nihilo model of the universe is developed as the geometric embodiment of a simple integer count. Causes are generated for data - of the type accepted by the consensus of informed opinion - in experimental physics, astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology.
ebtx.com
A Review of Inflationary Cosmology
The aim of this lecture is to highlight two areas of recent progress in inflationary cosmology, namely reheating and the quantum theory of cosmological perturbations.
arxiv.org
An Exposition on Inflationary Cosmology
In this paper, the fundamentals of modern cosmology for an isotropic and homogeneous space-time will be reviewed. Other issues suggesting a more general theory are presented and inflation is introduced as a resolution to this conundrum.
nedwww.ipac.caltech.edu
Relativity and Cosmology
undergraduate course notes include both special relativity (e.g., spacetime, Lorentz invariance, various "paradoxes") and general relativity (e.g., equivalence principle, black holes, gravitational waves, experimental tests of gtr). Apparently a survey course for non-majors, with little math but some very nice graphics.
phyun5.ucr.edu
The Cosmological Constant
The following pages present a discussion of the role the cosmological constant plays in modern cosmology. They are designed to offer an overview of how the cosmological constant alters standard cosmology, and to discuss whether a non-zero cosmological constant exists today.
super.colorado.edu
Numerical Simulations in Cosmology I: Methods
This lecture gives a short introduction to different methods used in cosmology. The focus is on major features of N-body simulations: equations, main numerical techniques, effects of resolution, and methods of halo identification.
it.arxiv.org
Mechanics and Special Relativity
Introduction to Lagrangian mechanics, Noether's theorem, special relativity, collisions and scattering, rotational motion, angular momentum, torque, the moment of inertia tensor, oscillators damped and driven, gravitation, planetary motion, and introduction to cosmology
www.courses.fas.harvard.edu
Smallwood, Brian - Space Art
Elegant digital excursions in cosmology from illustrator of the BBC television series, "The Sky At Night".
www.spaceprime.com
Alexandria on the Web
Materials on the relationship between cosmology, philosophy, myth, and culture, sponsored by the Alexandria journal.
cosmopolis.com
What is Theoretical Cosmology
Theoretical cosmologists study the evolution and composition of the universe as a system, constructing theories and confronting them with experiments and observations
cfa-www.harvard.edu
Physics 7: Relativity and Cosmology
A set of notes tracing the historical development of cosmology in a qualitative way.
phyun5.ucr.edu
Tales from the Hollow Earth
An illustrated hypertext fiction set in an alternative cosmology.
www.hollowearth.co.uk
The Cosmology of Finding Your Spot
Poem by Ed Dorn, written in 1969 in Lawrence, Kansas.
www.ku.edu
Cosmology
From the Official String Theory Website. Basic and advanced tutorials on the age and structure of the universe, the Big Bang, and the relation of string theory to cosmology.
www.superstringtheory.com
AIP Physics News
Once a week the American Institute of Physics sums up the latest advances in physics, from cosmology to nanotubes. Browse past issues, search for particular topics, and sign up to receive the news via email.
newton.ex.ac.uk
General Relativity and Cosmology
An online notes from the University of British Columbia featuring simple explanations of cosmological phenomena.
musr.physics.ubc.ca
Parallel Universes
Recent discoveries in quantum physics and in cosmology shed new light on how mind interacts with matter.
www.manyuniverses.com
The 2001 Principle
An illustrated plot summary, and a scholarly analysis of the film's meaning, focusing on the Anthropic Principle and cosmology.
www.2001principle.net
Cosmological applications of loop quantum gravity
After a brief introduction to classical and quantum gravity we discuss applications of loop quantum gravity in the cosmological realm. This includes the basic formalism and recent results of loop quantum cosmology.
arxiv.org
String Cosmology
A lecture on aspects of superstring theory and cosmology.
arxiv.org
Einstein-deSitter Model
An article on the Einstein-deSitter model of cosmology
scienceworld.wolfram.com
General Relativity and Cosmology for Undergraduates
An online draft copy of an undergraduate text book by John Norbury (PDF).
books.pdox.net
Dark Matter, Cosmology, and Large-Scale Structure of the Universe
A dark matter tutorial.
www.astro.queensu.ca
Scientific American: Four Keys to Cosmology
The big bang theory works better than ever. If only cosmologists could figure out that mysterious acceleration....
www.sciam.com
Holistic Quantum Cosmology
A new Quantum Theory which gives a unification of microcosmos with macrocosmos.
www.rostra.dk
Cosmology tutorial
Contains a cosmology tutorial. Preliminary introduction to General Relativity and its application to Cosmology. Also study of stringy matter as a part of the Universe.
surhudm.tripod.com
Frontiers In Contemporary Physics - II
Topics : Search for the Quark-Gluon Plasma CP Violation and B Decays Cosmology: Cosmological Constant, CMB Spectrum, Early Universe Field Theory Developments in Neutrino Physics Highest Energy Cosmic Rays Tests of the Standard Model, and Beyond, With High Energy or High Statistics Data Prospects for Future Accelerator and Non Accelerator Programs
www.fcp01.vanderbilt.edu
Society for Interdisciplinary Studies
UK-based organization with worldwide membership, interested in radical approaches in the fields of cosmology, geology, catastrophism and ancient history. Publishes the journal 'Chronology and Catastrophism Review' (contents of all issues listed online).
www.knowledge.co.uk
Patrick B. M. van Kooten
This is the personal webspace of a young astrophysicist and statistician. The site includes a general introduction, outline of research interests, and a list of his scientific publications. Also included are content and links related to solar physics, cosmology and time series analysis.
www.mast.queensu.ca
Cosmology
A collection of reviews, figures, and research papers on inflationary cosmology.
www.innerx.net
Assyro-Babylonian Mythology
FAQ about the pantheon, cosmology, and history of the Assyrians and Babylonians, by Christopher B. Siren (1999).
pubpages.unh.edu
Wild Conjecture: Alternative theory of Cosmology
Article designed to spur debate describing an alternative theory for disparate observed but unexplained effects: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Inflation, Expansion, Universal Structure, Inertia, and Mass.
www.pmkelley.com
Hyperbolic Models in Astrophysics and Cosmology
Euroconference. Isaac Newton Institute, Cambridge, UK; 23--27 June 2003.
www.newton.cam.ac.uk
Jaffe, Miles
Exhibiting ritual objects of cosmology, tools for manipulation of the space-time continuum.
www.artomic.org
Treatise on Grava: A New Perspective on Cosmology
Presentation by Ray Cruz. Grava is an antithesis to string theory and proposes a 3D model of strings.
www.grava-space.net
Quantum Cosmology and Eternal Inflation
A lecture from "The Future of Theoretical Physics and Cosmology" series in honor of Stephen Hawking.
arxiv.org
Introduction to Cosmology
A set of postrscript lecture notes on the basic principles of cosmology.
arxiv.org
Urton, Gary
Profile of this Professor of Anthropology at Colgate University. Known for his ethnographic work in South America which includes calendrics, cosmology, and astronomy and art.
departments.colgate.edu
2001 A Spacetime Odyssey
Two theories revolutionized the 20th century view of space and time: Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and Quantum Mechanics. Their union has spawned elementary particle theories with extra spacetime dimensions, the inflationary model of big-bang cosmology, dark matter in the universe, radiation from quantum black holes and the fuzzy spacetime geometry of superstrings and M-theory.
www.umich.edu
Introduction to Inflationary Cosmology
Introduction to cosmology and inflation by Scott Watson of Brown University.
nedwww.ipac.caltech.edu
(Australia) University of Adelaide
Mathematical Physics in the Department of Physics and Mathematical Physics. Research areas: quantum field theory, string theory, statistical mechanics, theoretical condensed matter. physics, general relativity, quantum gravity and cosmology
www.physics.adelaide.edu.au
Reappraisal of Physics and Cosmology
Site rectifies errors of Relativity,Quantum theory,Uncertainty Principle,theories of Quarks,Expanding Universe,Darwin theory.Opposes existence of Higgs Boson,weak charge.Gives scientific bases of Homeopathy,spirituality.
www.geocities.com
Supernova Cosmology (Edward Wright)
Measuring the Curvature of the Universe by Measuring the Curvature of the Hubble Diagram
www.astro.ucla.edu
Wu, Jiun-Huei Proty
Research in cosmology, physics, free codes and personal background.
jhpw.phys.ntu.edu.tw
MIT Cosmology
MIT's cosmology site offers links to research locally and around the world, as well as related departments elsewhere.
arcturus.mit.edu
Physical Review D, Journal
Particles, Fields, Gravitation and Cosmology. Full papers only available on subscription. However, abstracts of papers accessible by everybody.
prd.aps.org
Cambridge Cosmology Homepage
A site dedicated to cosmology, both basic and advanced, maintained by Cambridge university
www.damtp.cam.ac.uk
Alternative Physics and Cosmology FAQ
Attempts to address a number of "blind spots" in "establishment physics."
homepages.kcbbs.gen.nz
Quantum Cosmology Lectures
Lectures at the First Mexican School on Gravitation and Mathematical Physics
it.arxiv.org
Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe - Cosmology
WMAP is a NASA Explorer Mission that will measure the temperature of the cosmic background radiation over the full sky with unprecedented accuracy. This map of the remnant heat of the Big Bang will provide answers to fundamental questions about the origin and fate of our universe.
map.gsfc.nasa.gov
Stephen Hawking's Beyond the Horizon
Features discoveries in modern cosmology from scientists through the ages including Hawking.
www.universepartners.net
Cosmology at the University of Kentucky
The group is primarily interested in the numerical simulation of large-scale structure formation and the development of robust statistical measures for describing the resulting distribution
www.pa.uky.edu
Introduction to Cosmology
Contains report of a seminar on a model cosmology. Preliminary introduction to General Relativity with application to cosmology.
khwarizmi.phy.iitb.ac.in
Topological Defects and Cosmology
A review of the effects of defects in cosmology, by Robert H. Brandenberger.
arxiv.org
Dark Matter, Cosmology, and Large-Scale Structure of the Universe
A detailed discussion of the various pieces of gravitational evidence for the existence of dark matter, the different forms it might take, and their impact on cosmological theories.
www.astro.queensu.ca
Topological Defects
A site with links to papers and workshops on topological defects in cosmology
www.physik.fu-berlin.de
Risto Raitio
Includes guidance on popular reading in the subject as well as related links and descriptions of current work in particle physics and cosmology.
rai.compart.fi
Classic research papers in relativistic cosmology
Online list of classic research papers in relativistic cosmology and general relativity, with links to arXiv.org when available.
www.maths.qmul.ac.uk
Ancient Astronomy
An interactive atlas of the world links to the archaeoastronomy and multicultural cosmology of ancient times.
www.astronomy.pomona.edu
Cosmology II: From Planck Time to BBN
Progress in early Universe cosmology, including strings, extra dimensions, inflation, phase transitions, and baryogenesis, is reviewed.
arxiv.org
Hector Parr's Essays
Practicing the Organ; British Organs, Past Present and Future; Hymn Accompaniment; Organs and the Music Lover. Also essays on mathematics, cosmology and philosophy.
www.c-parr.freeserve.co.uk
Ancient Religion of the Finns
Introduction to Finnish cosmology, ancestor cult, hunting rites, gods and guardian spirits, by Juha Pentikäinen.
virtual.finland.fi
The Viking Saga - Asgard
Brief essays on the religion of the Vikings, including cosmology, deities, and rituals.
perso.wanadoo.es
Particle Aspects of Cosmology and Baryogenesis
An introduction to particle aspects of cosmology with particular reference to primordial nucleosynthesis, dark matter and baryogenesis is provided. In particular, various scenarios-GUT baryogenesis, electroweak baryogenesis and baryogenesis through leptogenesis are reviewed.
arxiv.org
Colutron Research
Text books on atmospheric electrostatics and cosmology are available for free download.
www.colutron.com
Topological Defects: Non-Equilibrium Field Theory in Particle Physics, Condensed Matter and Cosmology
European Science Foundation network.
www.esf.org
International Journal of Modern Physics D
Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Cosmology
www.wspc.com
Andes Web Pages
Andes related articles and photo galleries by James Q. Jacobs, covering archeological sites, history, prehistory and cosmology. Includes Machu Picchu, Tiwanaku and Tupac Amaru.
www.jqjacobs.net
New Developments in Cosmology
A review of how the understanding of our Universe has evolved
www.jupiterscientific.org
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