Carlos J. A. P. Martins
CAUP

Abstract
The observational evidence for the acceleration of the universe demonstrates that canonical theories of gravitation and particle physics are incomplete, if not incorrect. The next generation of astronomical facilities must both be able to carry out precision consistency tests of the standard cosmological model and search for evidence of new physics beyond it. I will describe some of these tests, and discuss prospects for facilities relevant for CAUP, specifically ESPRESSO, Euclid and CODEX. I will also comment on recent indications for new physics emerging from CMB data.

21 March 2012, 13:30

Centro de Astrofísica
Rua das Estrelas
4150-762 Porto