".the first comprehensive and coherent introduction to the role of cosmic strings and other topological defects in the universe. This study has been one of the major driving forces in cosmology over the last decade, and lies at the fruitful intersection of particle physics and cosmology." Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics. Tall octavo: 517 p. with textual figures. Original blue cloth binding, with gilt titles. Some very light rubbing to the dust jacket; else near fine.

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Title

COSMIC STRINGS AND OTHER TOPOLOGICAL DEFECTS

Publisher

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Publication Date

1994

Language

English

ISBN 10

0521391539

ISBN 13

9780521391535

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Near fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near fine

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This book is a comprehensive and coherent introduction to the role of cosmic strings and other topological defects in the universe. After an introduction to standard cosmological theory and the theory of phase transitions in the early universe, the book then describes, in turn, the properties, formation, and cosmological implications of cosmic strings, monopoles, domain walls and textures. It concludes with a chapter considering the role of topological defects in inflationary universe models. Ample introductory material is included to make the book readily accessible. It will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology.

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Now in paperback, this book is the first comprehensive and coherent introduction to the role of cosmic strings and other topological defects in the universe. Ample introductory material makes the book accessible to the wide audience of particle physicists, astrophysicists and cosmologists for whom this topic is of immediate interest.

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