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Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics

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ISBN-10: 3540329242

ISBN-13: 9783540329244

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Lars Bergstr�m, Ariel Goobar

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Beginning with some basic facts about the observable universe the authors consider in successive chapters the complete range of topics that make up a degree course in cosmology and particle astrophysics. The outstanding feature of this book is that it is self-contained, in that no specialised knowledge is required on the part of the reader, apart from basic undergraduate mathematics and physics.This paperback edition will again target students of physics, astrophysics and cosmology at the advanced undergraduate level or early graduate level. One of the books biggest strong points is that the authors rapidly involve students in the most exciting of today's developments in the field in a…    
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Book details

List price: $79.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Springer
Publication date: 5/26/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 364
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English

The Observable Universe
Special Relativity
General Relativity
Cosmological Models
Gravitational Lensing
Particles and Fields
Phase Transitions
Thermodynamics in the Early Universe
Thermal Relics from the Big Bang
The Accelerating Universe
The Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation and Growth of Structure
Cosmic Rays
Cosmic Gamma-rays
The Role of Neutrinos
Gravitational Waves
Some More General Relativity
Relativistic Dynamics
The Dirac Equation
Cross-section Calculations
Quantum Fluctuations of the Inflation
Suggestions for Further Reading
References