The Quantum Origin of Cosmic Structure
arXiv:1011.2667
Abstract
In this concise, albeit subjective review of structure formation, I shall introduce the cosmological standard model and its theoretical and observational underpinnings. I will focus on recent results and current issues in theoretical cosmology, in particular in cosmological perturbation theory and its applications.
Plenary talk presented at the 22nd Rencontres de Blois "Particle Physics and Cosmology", 15th - 20th July, 2010, 8 pages, 1 figure
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