Cosmology

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Cosmology is the study of the large-scale structure and history of the universe. In particular, it deals with subjects regarding its origin. It is studied by Astronomy, Philosophy, and Religion. See also cosmogony.

Subjects in cosmology include:

Table of contents

1 Physical cosmology 2 Alternative cosmology 2.1 Non-standard cosmologies 2.2 Philosophical cosmology 2.3 Religious cosmology 3 See also 4 Physical cosmology: external references

Physical cosmology

• The Friedman-Lemaitre-Robertson-Walker metric
• The Big Bang
  • The shape of the universe in big bang theory
• Cosmic Background Radiation
• Beyond the standard Big Bang model
  • Quasi steady state theory
  • Cosmic inflation
• The Ultimate fate of the Universe
• Large Scale Structure of the Cosmos - few 100 Mpc - a few percent of the horizon
• Galaxy Formation and Evolution
• The dark matter problem
• Dark energy
• Topological defects
• Cosmic variance

According to the proposed extreme circumstances during the first minutes of the universe's history, Big Bang cosmologists often co-operate with scientists from areas such as Particle physics.

Alternative cosmology

Main article: Non-standard cosmology

Non-standard cosmologies

• Plasma cosmology
• Steady state theory

Philosophical cosmology

• Presocratic philosophers
• Anthropic principle

Religious cosmology

• Creation myth
• Creationism

See also

• Timeline of cosmology (as a science)
• Cosmological timeline (cosmological events, and some closer to home)

Physical cosmology: external references

• Wright, Ned, "Cosmology tutorial and FAQ". Division of Astronomy & Astrophysics, UCLA.
• Jordan, Thomas F., "Cosmology calculations almost without general relativity". (arXiv.org)
• Madore, Barry F., "Level 5 : A Knowledgebase for Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology". Caltech and Carnegie. Pasadena, California, USA.
• Hoiland, Paul, "Modern Cosmology Examined". Gouldsboro, Maine.
• Center for Cosmological Physics. University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
• Tyler, Pat, and Phil Newman "Beyond Einstein". Laboratory for High Energy Astrophysics (LHEA) NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

General subfields within astronomy

Astrometry | Cosmology | Galactic astronomy | Extragalactic astronomy | Galaxy formation and evolution Planetology | Stellar astronomy | Stellar evolution | Star formation