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Cosmology with the Lyman-Alpha Forest

Galileo Galilei Institute (GGI) via YouTube

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Explore the application of the Lyman-alpha forest as a powerful cosmological probe in this 16-minute conference talk. Learn how absorption lines in quasar spectra provide insights into the large-scale structure of the universe and dark matter properties. Discover the theoretical framework behind Lyman-alpha forest observations and understand how these measurements contribute to our knowledge of cosmological parameters. Examine the statistical methods used to analyze forest data and their role in constraining models of cosmic evolution. Gain insights into current research developments and future prospects for using the Lyman-alpha forest in precision cosmology studies.

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Matteo Viel: "Cosmology with the Lyman-alpha forest"

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Galileo Galilei Institute (GGI)

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