Abstract:
In this review, the formation, evolution, and decay of the large-scale structure of the Universe is discussed in the context of observational data, numerical simulation, and the Cosmological Standard Model (CSM). Problems concerning measuring and interpreting cosmological parameters, determining the composition of matter, and normalizing density perturbation spectra are especially highlighted.
PACS:95.35.+d, 95.36.+x, 98.65.-r
Received:December 28, 2010 Revised:January 26, 2011 Accepted: February 28, 2011