A semianalytic formation model for the large-scale structure of the Universe (from a few to hundreds of megaparsecs) is discussed. The model is a natural generalization of Zeldovich’s 1970 approximation and is mathematically based on the Burgers equation for low or even vanishing viscosity. It offers a natural explanation of the galaxy distribution that is observed in the scale range mentioned above and is reminiscent in its shape of a 3D mosaic or a giant cosmic web. Many predictions of the model have been confirmed by modern observations. New theoretical results related to the Burgers model are discussed together with their applications to cosmology.

PACS: 95.35.+d, 95.36.+x, 98.65.−r (all) DOI: 10.3367/UFNe.0182.201203a.0233 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2012/3/b/ 000305464600001 2-s2.0-84863449582 2012PhyU...55..223G Citation: Gurbatov S N, Saichev A I, Shandarin S F "Large-scale structure of the Universe. The Zeldovich approximation and the adhesion model" Phys. Usp. 55 223–249 (2012) BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS)MedlineRefWorks Received: 29th, April 2011, revised: 26th, September 2011, accepted: 4th, October 2011 Оригинал: Гурбатов С Н, Саичев А И, Шандарин С Ф «Крупномасштабная структура Вселенной. Приближение Зельдовича и модель слипания» УФН 182 233–261 (2012); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.0182.201203a.0233