Cosmology Discussion Circle

The discussion in this circle is primarily focused on measuring cosmological parameters.

Time and place

Tuesdays, 15:00-16:00, once every two weeks, in Tramontane (second floor). Next meeting: 19/04/2016

Format

• News and information. Report on interesting cosmology news that we have come across recently, or share information about upcoming conferences, approaching deadlines, visitors etc.

• Paper discussions. Suggest one or more papers that we can discuss.

• Project presentations. Give brief presentations about our ongoing projects, or simply show an interesting plot.

• Open discussions.

Next meeting

Tuesday, Apr 19, 15:00-16:00, Tramontane

Agenda:

• News and information

• Discussion of the paper Cosmological Constraints from Galaxy Clusters in the 2500 square-degree SPT-SZ Survey (Marceau)

• Discussion of the paper A 2.4% Determination of the Local Value of the Hubble Constant (Michael)

• AOB

Past meetings

Cosmo: Feb 9 2016, Cosmo: Feb 23 2016, Cosmo: Mar 8 2016, Cosmo: Mar 22 2016, Cosmo: Apr 5 2016