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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 physics involved. Shortcomings of the standard scenario and open problems are discussed as well as the key ideas for their resolution.
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Tamvakis, K. 1 An Introduction to the Physics of the Early Universe. In: Papantonopoulos, E. (eds) The Physics of the Early Universe. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 653. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-31535-3_1
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