Theoretical Astrophysics - Volume 3

Galaxies and Cosmology

Thanu Padmanabhan

636 pages, parution le 09/12/2002

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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 goes on to cover important topics including 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. Topics are developed in a contemporary fashion, with emphasis on currently active research areas.

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). The textbook develops all aspects of extragalactic astronomy and cosmology in a detailed and pedagogical way, and will be invaluable to researchers and graduate students of extragalactic astronomy, astrophysics and theoretical physics.

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Overview: galaxies and cosmology
Galactic structure and dynamics
Friedmann model of the universe
Thermal history of the universe
Structure formation
Cosmic microwave background radiation
Formation of baryonic structures
Active galactic nuclei
Intergalactic medium and absorption systems
Cosmological observations

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Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	Thanu Padmanabhan
Parution	09/12/2002
Nb. de pages	636
Format	17,5 x 24,8
Couverture	Broché
Poids	1050g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521566308
ISBN13	978-0-521-56630-8