Product details:
| ISBN13: | 9781108838078 |
| ISBN10: | 1108838073 |
| Binding: | Hardback |
| No. of pages: | 477 pages |
| Size: | 252x194x26 mm |
| Weight: | 1190 g |
| Language: | English |
| 838 |
Category:
Cosmology
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date of Publication: 30 June 2022
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Short description:
Based on the author's popular lecture notes, this advanced textbook provides an accessible and self-contained introduction to cosmology.
Long description:
The author - a leading theoretical cosmologist - expands on his widely acclaimed lecture notes in this self-contained textbook, suitable for the advanced undergraduate or starting graduate level. Presenting the key theoretical foundations of cosmology and describing the observations that have turned the subject into a precision science, the author keeps the student in mind on every page by explaining concepts step-by-step, in an approachable manner. After describing the dynamics of the homogeneous universe, the book traces the evolution of small density fluctuations, which were created quantum-mechanically during inflation and are today observed in the cosmic microwave background and the large-scale structure of the universe. The book is ideally suited as a course companion or for self-study. With all necessary background material covered, students have everything they need to establish an unrivalled understanding of the subject. Complete with many worked examples, figures, and homework problems, this textbook is a definitive resource for advanced students in physics, astronomy and applied mathematics.
'A brilliant introduction to the most profound facts and ideas about the evolution of the universe, written by a young master of the field. Cosmology is a must-read for beginning students and active researchers alike.' Nima Arkani-Hamed, Professor, Institute for Advanced Study
'A brilliant introduction to the most profound facts and ideas about the evolution of the universe, written by a young master of the field. Cosmology is a must-read for beginning students and active researchers alike.' Nima Arkani-Hamed, Professor, Institute for Advanced Study
Table of Contents:
Preface; 1. Introduction; Part I. The Homogenous Universe: 2. The expanding universe; 3. The hot Big Bang; 4. Cosmological inflation; Part II. The Inhomogenous Universe: 5. Structure formation; 6. Relativistic perturbation theory; 7. Cosmic microwave background; 8. Quantum initial conditions; 9. Outlook; Appendices: Index.
