Cosmology (PHY-0268)

Fall 2026 · PHY 0268 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Foundational topics in cosmology, including the expanding universe; essentials of general relativity; matter, radiation, dark matter, and dark energy; the early thermal universe, nucleosynthesis; cosmic microwave background; structure formation; beginning of the universe and cosmic inflation; and others depending on interest. Recommendation: Familiarity with general relativity and statistical physics.

Course codes: PHY-0268, PHY 0268, PHY0268, PHY-268, PHY 268, PHY268

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