The new cosmology : proceedings of the 16th International Physics Summer School, Canberra : Canbarra, Australia 3-14 February 2003 / editor, Matthew Colless.

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Canberra International Physics Summer School, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

Colless, Matthew.

Conference Name:

Canberra International Physics Summer School (16th : 2003)

Canberra International Physics Summer School

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cosmology--Congresses.

Cosmology.

Astrophysics--Congresses.

Astrophysics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This volume presents a comprehensive introduction to modern cosmology from an astrophysical viewpoint. Key features of the book are: breadth of topics covered, from quantum cosmology to recent observational advances; up-to-the-minute inclusion of many recent results, e.g. from the WMAP satellite; the level of the work, suited to both students and professionals in the field.

Contents:

Preface; CONTENTS; The Expanding and Accelerating Universe B. P. Schmidt; Inflation and the Cosmic Microwave Background C. H. Lineweaver; The Large-Scale Structure of the Universe M. Colless; The Formation and Evolution of Galaxies G. Kauffmann; The Physics of Galaxy Formation M. A. Dopita; Dark Matter in Galaxies K. C. Freeman; Neutral Hydrogen in the Universe F. H. Briggs; Gravitational Lensing: Cosmological Measures R. L. Webster and C. M. Trott; Particle Physics and Cosmology J. Ellis

Notes:

At head of title: Canberra International Physics Summer Schools.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786611898410

9781281898418

1281898414

9789812702357

9812702350

OCLC:

437181960