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Introduction to Cosmology provides a rare combination of a solid foundation of the core physical concepts of cosmology and the most recent astronomical observations. The book is designed for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students and assumes no prior knowledge of general relativity. An emphasis is placed on developing the readers' physical insight rather than losing them with complex math. An approachable writing style and wealth of fresh and imaginative analogies from "everyday" physics are used to make the concepts of cosmology more accessible. The book is unique in that it not only includes recent major developments in cosmology, like the cosmological constant and accelerating universe, but also anticipates key developments expected in the next few years, such as detailed results on the cosmic microwave background. For anyone interested in cosmology or astronomy.

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This volume provides a combination of a solid foundation of the core physical concepts of cosmology and contemporary astronomical observations. The text is designed for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students and assumes no prior knowledge of general relativity.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-237) and index.
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Table of Contents

 1. Introduction.

 2. Fundamental Observations.

 3. Newton Versus Einstein.

 4. Cosmic Dynamics.

 5. Single-Component Universes.

 6. Multiple-Component Universes.

 7. Measuring Cosmological Parameters.

 8. Dark Matter.

 9. The Cosmic Microwave Background.

10. Nucleosynthesis and the Early Universe.

11. Inflation and the Very Early Universe.

12. The Formation of Structure.

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ISBN:
9780805389128
Author:
Ryden, Barbara Sue
Publisher:
Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
Author:
Ryden, Barbara
Location:
San Francisco
Subject:
Physics
Subject:
Cosmology
Subject:
Astronomy - Universe
Subject:
Astronomy - General
Copyright:
2003
Series Volume:
sâer. 4, v. 1
Publication Date:
October 2002
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
300
Dimensions:
9.38x7.76x.73 in. 1.33 lbs.
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