Cosmology

Michael Rowan-Robinson

183 pages, parution le 09/02/2004 (4^eme édition)

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This is a substantially revised and updated new edition of a successful introductory textbook first published in 1977. Although there are a wealth of cosmology texts at postgraduate level, Cosmology remains the classic introduction to modern cosmology for undergraduates. While designed as the main text for a course given at second or third year level, it is sufficiently self-contained for anyone with school science to understand. There is a strong emphasis on observational cosmology, with introductory chapters on the visible universe, our galaxy and other galaxies and the empirical basis for cosmological theory. After an account of the big bang model, there are chapters on the early stages of the big bang and galaxy formation. Finally, there are chapters on cosmological tests and on alternative theories. A feature of the book is its updated epilogue of twenty controversies in cosmology today. Latest results from the WMAP mission have been added and a wealth of new material, including a stronger emphasis on the cosmological constant. The book has an extensive glossary and the exercises have been substantially expanded. A stronger emphasis on the physical basis for cosmology is included.

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The visible universe
Our galaxy and other galaxies
The empirical basis for cosmological theories
The big-bang models
Early stages of the big bang
From the fireball to the present
Observational cosmology
Other cosmological theories
Epilogue: twenty controversies in cosmology today

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Éditeur(s)	Oxford University Press
Auteur(s)	Michael Rowan-Robinson
Parution	09/02/2004
Édition	4^eme édition
Nb. de pages	183
Format	15,5 x 23,4
Couverture	Broché
Poids	355g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780198527473
ISBN13	978-0-19-852747-3