Introduction to Cosmology - Couverture souple

Narlikar, Jayant V.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 052142352X ISBN 13 : 9780521423526

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1993

Synopsis

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the origin and evolution of the universe.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This introductory textbook describes modern cosmology at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates who are familiar with mathematical methods and basic theoretical physics. An introductory survey of the large scale structure of the universe is followed by an outline of general relativity. This is then used to construct the standard models of the universe. The very early and early stages of the Big Bang are described, and this includes primordial nucleosynthesis, grand unified theories, primordial black holes, and the era of quantum cosmology. The problem of the formation of structure in the universe is then addressed. This textbook concludes with brief outlines of alternative cosmologies. It includes 400 problems for students to solve, and is accompanied by numerous worked examples.

Revue de presse

'... the quality of the text is at the high level the author's reputation would suggest ≥'. Astronomy & Geophysics

'... a really excellent set of lecture notes which add up to a very accessible text on what is often misrepresented as an extremely esoteric subject ... due to its clarity, straight-forward style, and scope, this book has long been a favourite of students.' Dominic Clancy, The Observatory

'The student can gain some early practice by looking at the examples presented here. They will also obtain a rigorous overview of the present observational data that will need to be incorporated into any model that wishes to displace present big bang cosmology.' Contemporary Physics

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 052142352X
• ISBN 13: 9780521423526
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 429
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Avery; https://www.avery.fr/; ; chemin des peupliers 27; Dardilly; France