Dark Energy: Observational and Theoretical Approaches

doi:10.1017/CBO9781139193627

'Dark energy' is the name given to the unknown cause of the Universe's accelerating expansion, which is one of the most significant and surprising discoveries in recent cosmology. Understanding this enigmatic ingredient of the Universe and its gravitational effects is a very active, and growing, field of research. In this volume, twelve world-leading authorities on the subject present the basic theoretical models that could explain dark energy, and the observational and experimental techniques employed to measure it. Covering the topic from its origin, through recent developments, to its future perspectives, this book provides a complete and comprehensive introduction to dark energy for a range of readers. It is ideal for physics graduate students who have just entered the field and researchers seeking an authoritative reference on the topic.

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Frontmatter
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Contents
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List of contributors
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Preface
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Part I - Theory
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1 - Dark energy, gravitation and the Copernican principle
pp 3-47
- By Jean-Philippe Uzan, University Pierre and Marie Curie
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2 - Dark energy and modified gravity
pp 48-91
- By Roy Maartens, University of Portsmouth, Ruth Durrer, University of Geneva
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3 - Some views on dark energy
pp 92-118
- By David Polarski, University of Montpellier II
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4 - Emergent gravity and dark energy
pp 119-148
- By Thanu Padmanabhan, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Part II - Observations
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5 - Foundations of supernova cosmology
pp 151-176
- By Robert P. Kirshner, Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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6 - Dark energy and supernovae
pp 177-201
- By Pilar Ruiz-Lapuente, University of Barcelona
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7 - The future of supernova cosmology
pp 202-214
- By W. Michael Wood-Vasey, University of Pittsburgh
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8 - The space advantage for measuring dark energy with Type Ia supernovae
pp 215-245
- By Alex Kim, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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9 - Baryon acoustic oscillations
pp 246-278
- By Bruce Bassett, University of Cape Town, Renée Hlozek, University of Oxford
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10 - Weak gravitational lensing, dark energy and modified gravity
pp 279-318
- By Alan Heavens, SUPA Institute for Astronomy
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Index
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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vii

List of contributors
pp viii-x

Preface
pp xi-xvi

Part I - Theory
pp 1-2

1 - Dark energy, gravitation and the Copernican principle
pp 3-47

2 - Dark energy and modified gravity
pp 48-91

3 - Some views on dark energy
pp 92-118

4 - Emergent gravity and dark energy
pp 119-148

Part II - Observations
pp 149-150

5 - Foundations of supernova cosmology
pp 151-176

6 - Dark energy and supernovae
pp 177-201

7 - The future of supernova cosmology
pp 202-214

8 - The space advantage for measuring dark energy with Type Ia supernovae
pp 215-245

9 - Baryon acoustic oscillations
pp 246-278

10 - Weak gravitational lensing, dark energy and modified gravity
pp 279-318

Index
pp 319-321

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