Module
Physical Cosmology
An undergraduate module covering the theoretical and observational foundations of modern cosmology, from the geometry of spacetime to the large-scale structure of the Universe. The course emphasises quantitative problem-solving alongside conceptual understanding, supported by hands-on computational notebooks.
The Flatness Problem & Inflation
Explores the observed flatness of the Universe using the Hubble diagram of Type Ia supernovae, and how cosmic inflation resolves the flatness problem. Includes interactive widgets for exploring the underlying theory.
Dark Matter & Galactic Rotation Curves
Interactive exploration of how dark matter halo properties shape galactic rotation curves, with a top-down view of a model galaxy, separate disc/halo contributions to the rotation curve, and observed data overlaid for by-eye fitting.
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