The dynamic cosmos exploring the physical evolution of the universe
This book makes accessible the basic principles and ideas of modern cosmological theory to undergraduates in mathematics, physics and related areas of study. The areas covered include observations, expansion of the universe, cosmological problems, formation of structure, production of helium in the...
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London New York
Chapman & Hall
1995
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The Observed Universe
- 3. The Cosmological Equations
- 4. Cosmological Redshift and Horizons
- 5. Evolution of the Cosmological Density Parameter
- 6. The Thermal History of the Universe
- 7. Cosmological Synthesis of Elements
- 8. Cosmic Asymmetry and the Origin of Matter
- 9. Primordial Cosmological Inflation
- 10. The Evolution of Cosmic Structure
- 11. Dark Matter and Structure Formation
- 12. Exotic Objects
- 13. Survey of Cosmological Theory
- Appendix A Physical Units and Constants
- Appendix B Selected Bibliography of Cosmology.