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Cosmology: The Origin and Evolution of Cosmic Structure
Contributor(s): Coles, Peter (Author), Lucchin, Francesco (Author)
ISBN: 0471489093     ISBN-13: 9780471489092
Publisher: Wiley
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Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: July 2002
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Annotation: "Cosmology: The Origin and Evolution of Cosmic Structures, Second Edition," is a modern introduction to this fascinating and fast developing subject. The book provides a unique bridge between introductory and advanced material, starting with the elementary foundations of basic cosmological theory, to 'state-of-the-art' frontier research. Extensively revised and updated, the Second Edition includes the latest observational and theoretical developments. The book is fully illustrated throughout with completely updated references.

Features:

  • Recent observational breakthroughs including high redshift supernovae, CMB measurements, gravitational lensing and galaxy studies.

  • The latest theoretical developments, such as supercomputer simulations and semi-analytical galaxy formation

  • Around 100 graded problems, ranging from basic cosmology to advanced topics.
This book will be invaluable to advanced undergraduates and postgraduates taking cosmology courses and will also be a useful reference for researchers in the field.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Astronomy
Dewey: 523.1
LCCN: 2002282690
Physical Information: 1.27" H x 6.58" W x 9.8" (2.40 lbs) 512 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Eine moderne Einführung in dieses faszinierende, komplexe Fachgebiet! Teil 1 stellt grundlegende kosmologische Modelle und Beobachtungsmethoden vor. Schwerpunkt der Teile 2 und 3 ist die Urknall-Theorie. Teil 4 erläutert fortgeschrittene Beobachtungsverfahren und informiert über den derzeitigen Forschungsstand. Der Band konzentriert sich auf theoretische Aspekte; wenn möglich, werden Verbindungen zur Beobachtungspraxis hergestellt. Viele Aufgaben machen das Buch zu einem wertvollen Studienbegleiter.