Objective Understanding of the nature of dark energy is currently one of the most important and topical problems in cosmology. This project aims to study the problem of dark energy. It aims to investigate how matter inhomogeneities that are present in the Universe affect the results of cosmological observations and if they can account for dark energy. There have been already a number of findings which show that one can fit cosmological observations (supernova, CMB, H(z)) without the need for dark energy. Instead of invoking dark energy, these inhomogeneous models assume existence of Gpc-scale inhomogeneities. This is a very tempting and elegant explanation since it requires neither exotic forms of energy nor new laws of physics. However, these types of models require further tests against available observations and this project aims to do that. Also it focuses on problems of evolving dark energy models and the possibility of distinguishing observationally between models of constant dark energy (cosmological constant) and evolving dark energy.Therefore, the results of this project will contribute to improvement of our understanding of the Universe. Fields of science natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyastrophysicsdark matternatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyphysical cosmologysocial scienceslawnatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomystellar astronomysupernova Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF - Marie Curie Action: "Intra-European Fellowships for Career Development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinator THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD EU contribution € 166 040,80 Address WELLINGTON SQUARE UNIVERSITY OFFICES OX1 2JD Oxford United Kingdom See on map Region South East (England) Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Linda Pialek (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
