The Isotropic Universe, - Softcover

Raine, Derek J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 085274370X ISBN 13: 9780852743706

Publisher: CRC Press, 1981

Synopsis

An introduction to modern ideas on cosmology and on the physical basis of the general theory of relativity. The title reflects the author's contention that the remarkable degree of isotropy, rather than the expansions, can be regarded as the central observational feature of the universe. The various theories and ideas in "big bang" cosmology are discussed, providing an insight into current problems. The book is written at an intermediate level, beyond that of the many elementary books on cosmology, as an introduction to the more advanced works and research literature.

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"Provides a comprehensive account of the ideas underlying modern cosmology. . . Problems are included to help the reader who wishes to gain a working knowledge of the subject." IEE INSPEC "One will appreciate that the work is completely up-to-date and takes account of recent and significant developments in the subject." L'Astronomie "Let it be said at the outset that Raine and Thomas have written a very good book . . . [They] already compete well with other books in this market, and their book has the potential to become the text that lecturers still have to dream about." John Peacock in The Observatory, vol. 122 "they [the authors] deserve high praise . . .Most students will surely prefer this book's half page chapters to five-page ones . . .The book is well organized and the format is well thought out." Physics Today, January 2003 es a comprehensive account of the ideas underlying modern cosmology. . . Problems are included to help the reader who wishes to gain a working knowledge of the subject." IEE INSPEC "One will appreciate that the work is completely up-to-date and takes account of recent and significant developments in the subject." L'Astronomie "Let it be said at the outset that Raine and Thomas have written a very good book . . . [They] already compete well with other books in this market, and their book has the potential to become the text that lecturers still have to dream about." John Peacock in The Observatory, vol. 122 "they [the authors] deserve high praise . . .Most students will surely prefer this book's half page chapters to five-page ones . . .The book is well organized and the format is well thought out." Physics Today, January 2003

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 085274370X
• ISBN 13: 9780852743706
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 267