Objetivo 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. Ámbito científico natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyastrophysicsdark matternatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyphysical cosmologysocial scienceslawnatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomystellar astronomysupernova Programa(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) Tema(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF - Marie Curie Action: "Intra-European Fellowships for Career Development" Convocatoria de propuestas FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinador THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Aportación de la UE € 166 040,80 Dirección WELLINGTON SQUARE UNIVERSITY OFFICES OX1 2JD Oxford Reino Unido Ver en el mapa Región South East (England) Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Linda Pialek (Ms.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos