Cosmological Physics (Cambridge Astrophysics S.)
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'I know no other book that covers these wide-ranging topics with such authority.' Professor Sir Martin Rees, FRS, University of Cambridge
'Peacock has done an excellent job of setting out astrophysical cosmology and its underlying physics. This book is sure to be a hit with both professors and students. Cosmology with just the right touch of general relativity and quantum physics.' Professor John Huchra, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
'... a truly magnificent achievement. I will certainly adopt it for my courses ... [includes] all the most recent important observational developments ... and a very thorough pedagogical treatment of the relevant background physics ... I am sure this will become one of the classic texts in cosmology.' Professor Richard Ellis, FRS, University of Cambridge
Book Description
This textbook provides advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a complete introduction to modern cosmology. It successfully bridges the gap between undergraduate and advanced graduate texts by discussing topics of current research, starting from first principles. Throughout this authoritative volume, emphasis is given to the simplest, most intuitive explanation for key equations used by researchers. The first third of the book carefully develops the necessary background in general relativity and quantum fields. The rest of the book then provides self-contained accounts of all the key topics in contemporary cosmology, including inflation, topological defects, gravitational lensing, galaxy formation, large-scale structure and the distance scale. To aid understanding, the book is well illustrated with helpful figures and includes outline solutions to more than ninety problems. All necessary astronomical jargon is clearly explained, ensuring the book is self-contained for any student with undergraduate physics.
Cosmological Physics (Cambridge Astrophysics S.)
Cosmological Physics (Cambridge Astrophysics S.),John A. Peacock,Cambridge University Press,0521422701,Astronomy - Universe,Astrophysics,Astrophysics & Space Science,Cosmology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Cosmology & the universe,Science / Astrophysics & Space Science
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