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Yun Wang
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The dark energy problem -- The basic theoretical framework -- Models to explain cosmic acceleration -- Observational method I: type Ia supernovae as dark energy probe -- Observational method II: galaxy redshift surveys as dark energy probe -- Observational method III: weak lensing as dark energy probe -- Observational method IV: clusters as dark energy probe -- Other observational methods for probing dark energy -- Basic instrumentation for dark energy experiments -- Future prospects for probing dark energy