| Theoretical Astrophysics: Volume 3, Galaxies and Cosmology Contributor(s): Padmanabhan, T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0511840160 ISBN-13: 9780511840166 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $494.00 Product Type: Open Ebook - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Astrophysics |
| Dewey: 523.8 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This timely volume provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cosmology and extragalactic astronomy at an advanced level. Beginning with an overview of the key observational results and necessary terminology, it covers important topics: the theory of galactic structure and galactic dynamics, structure formation, cosmic microwave background radiation, formation of luminous galaxies in the universe, intergalactic medium and active galactic nuclei. This self-contained text has a modular structure, and contains over one hundred worked exercises. It can be used alone, or in conjunction with the previous two accompanying volumes (Volume I: Astrophysical Processes, and Volume II: Stars and Stellar Systems). |