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This course is the basic introduction to modern cosmology. It introduces students to the main concepts and formalism of cosmology, the observational status of Hot Big Bang theory and discusses major

PHYS-402: Astrophysics V : observational cosmology

Cosmology is the study of the structure and evolution of the universe as a whole. This course describes the principal themes of cosmology, as seen from the point of view of observations.

PHYS-439: Introduction to astroparticle physics

We present the role of particle physics in cosmology and in the description of astrophysical phenomena. We also present the methods and technologies for the observation of cosmic particles.

PHYS-427: Relativity and cosmology I

Introduce the students to general relativity and its classical tests.

PHYS-433: Semiconductor physics and light-matter interaction

Lectures on the fundamental aspects of semiconductor physics and the main properties of the p-n junction that is at the heart of devices like LEDs & laser diodes. The last part deals with light-matter

PHYS-345: Introduction to astrophysics: the basics

Presentation générale des méthodes et des connaissances de l'astrophysique moderne permettant d'illustrer notre perception et notre compréhension de l'univers. Ce cours constitue la base pours les cou

PHYS-465: Astrophysics III : galaxy formation and evolution

Galaxy formation & evolution is about studying how galaxies in our Universe come into existence, how they evolve and what shapes their properties. This course describes the observational facts of gala

PHYS-400: Selected topics in nuclear and particle physics

This course presents the physical principles and the recent research developments on three topics of particle and nuclear physics: the physics of neutrinos, dark matter, and plasmas of quarks and gluo

PHYS-105: Advanced physics II (thermodynamics)

Ce cours présente la thermodynamique en tant que théorie permettant une description d'un grand nombre de phénomènes importants en physique, chimie et ingéniere, et d'effets de transport. Une introduc

MATH-530: Differential geometry IV - general relativity

This course will serve as a basic introduction to the mathematical theory of general relativity. We will cover topics including the formalism of Lorentzian geometry, the formulation of the initial val

PHYS-753: Dynamics of astrophysical fluids and plasmas

The dynamics of ordinary matter in the Universe follows the laws of (magneto)hydrodynamics. In this course, the system of equations that describes astrophysical fluids will be discussed on the basis o

PHYS-209: Astrophysics I: introduction to astrophysics

Ce cours décrit de façon simple les processus physiques qui expliquent l'univers dans lequel nous vivons. En couvrant une large gamme de sujets, le but du cours est aussi de donner un aperçu général d

PHYS-717: Simulations of Early Universe Magnetohydrodynamics

The course will cover some fundamentals of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) theory with hands-on sessions to learn the basics of MHD simulations using the open-source Pencil Code (http://pencil-code.nordita

HUM-486: Data in context: Critical Data Studies II

Le cours "Critical Data Studies" s'inscrit dans la nouvelle offre d'enseignements UNIL/EPFL qui propose de croiser des savoirs provenant des SHS et des sciences de l'ingénieur afin d'aborder des théma