Resource Letter: Dark Energy and the Accelerating Universe

TL;DR

This resource letter offers a comprehensive guide to literature on dark energy and the universe's acceleration, covering theoretical, observational, and educational aspects for researchers and students.

Contribution

It compiles and summarizes key literature on dark energy, including theories, observations, and educational resources, serving as a valuable reference for various audiences.

Findings

Overview of dark energy theories and models

Summary of observational probes and results

Educational resources and teaching strategies

Abstract

This Resource Letter provides a guide to the literature on dark energy and the accelerating universe. It is intended to be of use to researchers, teachers, and students at several levels. Journal articles, books, and websites are cited for the following topics: Einstein's cosmological constant, quintessence or dynamical scalar fields, modified cosmic gravity, relations to high energy physics, cosmological probes and observations, terrestrial probes, calculational tools and parameter estimation, teaching strategies and educational resources, and the fate of the universe.