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1. Topological Concepts in Gauge Theories

   In these lecture notes, an introduction to topological concepts and methods in studies of gauge field theories is presented. The three paradigms of...

   F. Lenz in Topology and Geometry in Physics

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2. 1 An Introduction to the Physics of the Early Universe

   We present an elementary introduction to the Early Universe. The basic features of the hot Big Bang are reviewed in the framework of the fundamental...

   Kyriakos Tamvakis in The Physics of the Early Universe

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3. Chiral Anomalies and Topology

   When a field theory has a symmetry, global or local like in gauge theories, in the tree or classical approximation formal manipulations lead to...

   J. Zinn-Justin in Topology and Geometry in Physics

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4. 7 Brane-World Cosmology

   According to recent ideas from particle physics, the universe could be a higher-dimensional spacetime, with our observable part of the universe being...

   Roy Maartens in The Physics of the Early Universe

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5. Course 15: Observations of the High Energy $\gamma$ -Ray Universe

   This article describes the nature and current status of observational programs studying astrophysical high energy...

   Conor Masterson in Accretion discs, jets and high energy phenomena in astrophysics

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6. Course 1: Accretion and Ejection-Related MHD

   This lecture is an introduction to MHD. Relevant equations, both in the classical and special-relativistic regimes are derived. The magnetic field...

   Jean Heyvaerts in Accretion discs, jets and high energy phenomena in astrophysics

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7. Course 7: Cosmic Rays and Particle Acceleration at Astrophysical Shocks

   The acceleration of particles in the vicinity of astrophysical shocks has become the main paradigm in astrophysics for the production of cosmic rays...

   Abraham Achterberg in Accretion discs, jets and high energy phenomena in astrophysics

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8. Course 12: Evolution of YSO Disks

   As stars and planets form from accretion processes in disks, it is important to understand these processes and their evolutionary implications. While...

   Lee Hartmann in Accretion discs, jets and high energy phenomena in astrophysics

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9. Course 11: Accretion Signatures in Young Stellar Objects

   Mass accretion onto the star is taken place in young stellar objects, providing the energy needed to power the excess emission observed at all...

   Nuria Calvet in Accretion discs, jets and high energy phenomena in astrophysics

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10. Course 8: The Black Hole Environments

    Compact objects are astrophysical entities with radii smaller than about 10 Schwarzschild radii. The mass spectrum of these objects ranges from the...

    Max Camenzind in Accretion discs, jets and high energy phenomena in astrophysics

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11. Course 13: X-Rays from YSOS: Desperately Seeking the Central Engine

    The earliest stages of the evolution of low-mass stars are characterized by the presence of powerful jets, likely originating from accretion via...

    Thierry Montmerle in Accretion discs, jets and high energy phenomena in astrophysics

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12. Course 6: Gamma-Ray Bursts

    This lecture is an introduction to the study of gamma-ray bursts. Observations of the burst and its afterglow are first reviewed, with the...

    Frédéric Daigne in Accretion discs, jets and high energy phenomena in astrophysics

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13. Course 9: Accretion around Active Galactic Nuclei

    In bright AGN, at distances of several Schwarzschild radii, the accretion onto a black hole proceeds predominantly in a form of a cool accretion...

    Bozena Czerny in Accretion discs, jets and high energy phenomena in astrophysics

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14. Introduction

    We summarize the topics presented in this book, and when appropriate we enlighten cross–references among the different topics: high precision and...

    Nora Bretón, Jorge L. Cervantes–Cota, Marcelo Salgado in The Early Universe and Observational Cosmology

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15. Cosmological Applications of Loop Quantum Gravity

    After a brief introduction to classical and quantum gravity we discuss applications of loop quantum gravity in the cosmological realm. This includes...

    Martin Bojowald, Hugo A. Morales-Técotl in The Early Universe and Observational Cosmology

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16. Quantum Corrections to Scalar Quintessence Potentials

    We give a brief introduction into the formalism of the effective action. We use the effective action to investigate the stability of scalar...

    Michael Doran, Joerg Jaeckel in The Early Universe and Observational Cosmology

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17. The Accelerating Universe and Dark Energy: Evidence from Type Ia Supernovae

    I discuss the use of Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) for cosmological distance determinations. Low-redshift SNe Ia (...

    Alexei V. Filippenko in The Early Universe and Observational Cosmology

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18. Black Holes in Two Dimensions

    Models of black holes in (1 + 1)-dimensions provide a theoretical laboratory for the study of semi-classical effects of realistic black holes in...

    Yuri N. Obukhov, Friedrich W. Hehl in Black Holes: Theory and Observation

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19. Boson Stars in the Centre of Galaxies?

    We investigate the possible gravitational redshift values for boson stars with a self-interaction, studying a wide range of possible masses. We find...

    Franz E. Schunck, Andrew R. Liddle in Black Holes: Theory and Observation

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20. Accretion and Winds around Galactic and Extragalactic Black Holes

    We describe the evolution of models of accretion disks around black holes. We emphasize the importance of centrifugal barrier supported...

    Sandip K. Chakrabarti in Black Holes: Theory and Observation

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