Introduction to the theory of the early universe : hot big bang theory / Dmitry S. Gorbunov, Valery A. Rubakov.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gorbunov, Dmitry S.

Contributor:

Rubakov, Valery A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Big bang theory.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (488 p.)

Place of Publication:

Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book is written from the viewpoint of a deep connection between cosmology and particle physics. It presents the results and ideas on both the homogeneous and isotropic Universe at the hot stage of its evolution and in later stages. The main chapters describe in a systematic and pedagogical way established facts and concepts on the early and the present Universe. The comprehensive treatment, hence, serves as a modern introduction to this rapidly developing field of science. To help in reading the chapters without having to constantly consult other texts, essential materials from General Re

Contents:

Preface; Contents; Chapter 1 Cosmology: A Preview; Chapter 2 Homogeneous Isotropic Universe; Chapter 3 Dynamics of Cosmological Expansion; Chapter 4 ?CDM: Cosmological Model with Dark Matter and Dark Energy; Chapter 5 Thermodynamics in Expanding Universe; Chapter 6 Recombination; Chapter 7 Relic Neutrinos; Chapter 8 Big Bang Nucleosynthesis; Chapter 9 Dark Matter; Chapter 10 Phase Transitions in the Early Universe; Chapter 11 Generation of Baryon Asymmetry; Chapter 12 Topological Defects and Solitons in the Universe; Chapter 13 Color Pages; Appendix A Elements of General Relativity

Appendix B Standard Model of Particle PhysicsAppendix C Neutrino Oscillations; Appendix D Quantum Field Theory at Finite Temperature; Books and Reviews; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613148537

9781283148535

1283148536

9789814322256

9814322253

OCLC:

738434145