Perspectives in Astrophysical Cosmology - Couverture souple

Rees, Martin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521475619 ISBN 13 : 9780521475617

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1995

Synopsis

An accessible and stimulating synthesis of our understanding of modern cosmology, by one of the world's foremost contemporary cosmologists.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

'A fascinating book which all students and others, with an interest in cosmology and some knowledge of physics, should read.' Michael Rowan-Robinson, Nature

'A slim but truly remarkable volume. It synthesizes modern cosmology in a way that no other book or review has recently succeeded in doing ... It is highly recommended.' Chris Prichet, Journal of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

'This, very readable book, is aimed at anyone interested in astrophysics and cosmology ... Highly recommended.' Peter D. Mata, Spaceflight

'I can highly recommend this small book to everybody who wishes to be introduced by an outstanding expert into cosmology, one of the most exciting branches of modern astrophysics.' Stefan Gottlöber, General Relativity and Gravitation

'This volume presents a unique and accessible synthesis of our understanding of modern cosmology.' Europe and Astronomy

'This, very readable book is highly recommended for its valuable insights into astrophysical cosmology.' J. Loveday, Contemporary Physics

Présentation de l'éditeur

In 1993, Professor Rees was invited by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei to give a series of lectures reviewing the progress of cosmology and its future prospects. Based on those lectures, this volume presents a unique synthesis of our understanding of modern cosmology. Observational cosmology has made remarkable advances in recent years, and has brought into sharper focus a new set of fundamental questions that Professor Rees addresses in this book. Why is the Universe expanding the way it is? What were the 'seeds' that caused galaxies, clusters and superclusters to grow? What is the nature of 'dark matter'? Many key issues and current controversies are also considered, but throughout a clear distinction is maintained between aspects that now have a firm empirical basis, and those that remain speculative. Given the unique contribution Professor Rees has made to cosmology, this book will be welcomed both by researchers in the field, and beginning graduate students with a background in physics.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521475619
• ISBN 13: 9780521475617
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 151
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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