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The redshifted 21-cm signal is set to transform astrophysical cosmology, bringing a historically data-starved field into the era of Big Data. Corresponding to the spin-flip transition of neutral hydrogen, the 21-cm line is sensitive to the temperature and ionization state of the cosmic gas, as well as to cosmological parameters. Crucially, with the development of new interferometers, it will allow us to map out the first billion years of our universe, enabling us to learn about the properties of the unseen first generations of galaxies.
Rapid progress is being made on both the observational and theoretical fronts, and important decisions on techniques and future direction are being made. The Cosmic 21-cm Revolution gathers contributions from current leaders in this fast-moving field, providing both an overview for graduate students and a reference point for current researchers.
Preface x Editor biography xi Contributors xii
1 Theoretical Framework: The Fundamentals of the 21 cm Line
2 Astrophysics from the 21 cm Background
3 Physical Cosmology from the 21 cm Line
4 Inference from the 21 cm Signal
5 21 cm Observations: Calibration, Strategies, Observables
6 Foregrounds and Their Mitigation
7 Global Signal Instrumentation
8 Status of 21 cm Interferometric Experiments
9 Future Prospects