Is the Standard Cosmological Paradigm Explained Well by Hu and Dodelson?

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Start date Mar 1, 2007
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The article by Hu and Dodelson provides an in-depth analysis of Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) anisotropies, crucial for understanding the Standard Cosmological Paradigm. It is noted for its excellence but assumes readers have prior knowledge and a grasp of the underlying mathematics. The discussion emphasizes the importance of this work as a reference for those studying cosmology. Readers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the mathematical concepts to fully appreciate the content. Overall, the article serves as a valuable resource for advanced learners in cosmology.

Mar 1, 2007

wolram

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http://background.uchicago.edu/~whu/araa/node3.html

I found this site, would it be a good reference?

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Mar 2, 2007

hellfire

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This is a part of an article by Hu and Dodelson about CMB anisotropies:

http://background.uchicago.edu/~whu/araa/araa.html

The article is excelent, but requires of some previous knowledge and some familiarity with the mathematics.

Last edited: Mar 2, 2007

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