Cosmological Physics (Cambridge Astrophysics) - Softcover

Peacock, J. A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521422701 ISBN 13: 9780521422703

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Synopsis

This textbook provides advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a complete introduction to modern cosmology. It successfully bridges the gap between undergraduate and advanced graduate texts by discussing topics of current research, starting from first principles. Throughout this authoritative volume, emphasis is given to the simplest, most intuitive explanation for key equations used by researchers. The first third of the book carefully develops the necessary background in general relativity and quantum fields. The rest of the book then provides self-contained accounts of all the key topics in contemporary cosmology, including inflation, topological defects, gravitational lensing, galaxy formation, large-scale structure and the distance scale. To aid understanding, the book is well illustrated with helpful figures and includes outline solutions to more than ninety problems. All necessary astronomical jargon is clearly explained, ensuring the book is self-contained for any student with undergraduate physics.

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Book Description

This eagerly-awaited textbook provides advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a complete introduction to contemporary cosmology. It successfully bridges the gap between undergraduate and advanced graduate texts by discussing topics of current research, starting from first principles.Throughout this authoritative volume, emphasis is given to the simplest, most intuitive explanation for key equations used by researchers. To aid understanding, the book is well illustrated with helpful figures and includes outline solutions to more than 90 problems. All necessary astronomical jargon is clearly explained, ensuring the book is self-contained for any student with undergraduate physics.

About the Author

Peacock, Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0521422701
• ISBN 13: 9780521422703
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 696