Items related to An Introduction to Cosmology
The third edition of this successful textbook is fully updated and includes important recent developments in cosmology. It begins with an introduction to cosmology and general relativity, and goes on to cover the mathematical models of standard cosmology. The physical aspects of cosmology, including primordial nucleosynthesis, the astroparticle physics of inflation, and the current ideas on structure formation are discussed. Alternative models of cosmology are reviewed, including the model of Quasi-Steady State Cosmology, which has recently been proposed as an alternative to Big Bang Cosmology.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description:
The third edition of this successful textbook is fully updated and includes important recent developments in cosmology. The book begins with an introduction to cosmology and general relativity, and then goes on to cover the mathematical models of standard cosmology. The physical aspects of cosmology are discussed, and alternative models of cosmology are reviewed. The book includes 400 problems and numerous worked examples. This textbook is suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduates. It is intended for use on courses in theoretical physics, astrophysics or applied mathematics that include moder n cosmology.
About the Author:
Narlikar graduated from Banaras Hindu University, India. He then studied mathematics at Cambridge University, graduating with the highest honors and the Tyson Medal for Astronomy. He continued in Cambridge, obtaining a PhD and then the Sc.D. degree. He was a founder staff member of the Institute of Theoretical Astronomy in Cambridge in 1966 and in 1988 set up and became director of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics in Pune, India.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0521793769
- ISBN 13 9780521793766
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number3
- Number of pages560
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 66.98
Shipping:
US$ 4.50
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
An Introduction to Cosmology 3ed
Published by
Cambridge University Press
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0521793769
ISBN 13: 9780521793766
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 107026
Buy New
US$ 66.98
Convert currency
Stock Image
An Introduction to Cosmology
Published by
Cambridge University Press
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0521793769
ISBN 13: 9780521793766
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 2.34. Seller Inventory # 0521793769-2-1
Buy New
US$ 103.14
Convert currency
Stock Image
An Introduction to Cosmology
Published by
Cambridge University Press
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0521793769
ISBN 13: 9780521793766
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 2.34. Seller Inventory # 353-0521793769-new
Buy New
US$ 103.15
Convert currency
Seller Image
Introduction to Cosmology
Published by
Cambridge University Press
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0521793769
ISBN 13: 9780521793766
New
Softcover
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 433111-n
Buy New
US$ 100.54
Convert currency
Stock Image
Introduction to Cosmology
Published by
Cambridge University Press
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0521793769
ISBN 13: 9780521793766
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Seller Inventory # ria9780521793766_lsuk
Buy New
US$ 96.85
Convert currency
Stock Image
Introduction to Cosmology
Published by
Cambridge University Press 2002-10
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0521793769
ISBN 13: 9780521793766
New
PF
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PF. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9780521793766
Buy New
US$ 93.84
Convert currency
Seller Image
Introduction to Cosmology
Published by
Cambridge University Press
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0521793769
ISBN 13: 9780521793766
New
Softcover
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 433111-n
Buy New
US$ 94.40
Convert currency
Stock Image
An Introduction to Cosmology
Published by
Cambridge University Press
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0521793769
ISBN 13: 9780521793766
New
Softcover
Quantity: 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2416190015247
Buy New
US$ 116.48
Convert currency
Stock Image
Introduction to Cosmology
Published by
Cambridge University Press CUP
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0521793769
ISBN 13: 9780521793766
New
Softcover
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 560 3rd Edition. Seller Inventory # 26524306
Buy New
US$ 118.21
Convert currency
Stock Image
Introduction to Cosmology
Published by
Cambridge University Press
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0521793769
ISBN 13: 9780521793766
New
Softcover
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 560 67:B&W 6.69 x 9.61 in or 244 x 170 mm (Pinched Crown) Perfect Bound on White w/Gloss Lam. Seller Inventory # 8372173
Buy New
US$ 125.81
Convert currency