Investigating the effects of various statistical model fitting criteria in Kosmulator

Project Description:

This project utilises the Python-based Kosmulator framework to investigate how different statistical information criteria impact cosmological model selection. With recent data (e.g., DESI ) suggesting potential deviations from the standard model, a robust statistical comparison is crucial. By implementing new selection criteria into Kosmulator’s post-processing pipeline and testing them against late-time observational datasets, this study aims to evaluate the penalty these criteria place on extended models and provide insights into the current cosmological landscape.

Research Area:

Astrophysics

Project Level:

Honours

This Project Is Offered At The Following Node(s):

(NWU)

Special Requirements:

The student should have experience programming in Python and basic use of the Linux terminal.