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Physics of the Cosmos spans the fields of high-energy astrophysics, cosmology, and fundamental physics, and includes a wide range of science goals. These include the following:
- Expand our knowledge of dark energy
- Precisely measure the cosmological parameters governing the evolution of the universe and test the inflation hypothesis of the Big Bang
- Test the validity of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and investigate the nature of spacetime
- Understand the formation and growth of massive black holes and their role in the evolution of galaxies
- Explore the behavior of matter and energy in its most extreme environments
Program News
01 May 2013
XRSAG Meeting, April 2013, Monterey, CA, Presentations posted. » Details
03 Apr 2013
PCOS/PhysPAG Town Halls: April 9 at HEAD, April 16 at APS. » Details
03 Apr 2013
Upcoming XRSAG Meeting: Friday, April 12th @ HEAD. » Details
01 Mar 2013
New Astrophysics Roadmap to be developed by a task force of the NASA Advisory Council's Astrophysics Subcommittee during 2013. » Details
Project News
Chandra News
18 Mar 2013
Famous Supernova Reveals Clues About Crucial Cosmic Distance Markers » Details