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ISBN Number: 9780521563987
Written by: Mukhanov, Viatcehslav
Published by: Cambridge University Press
Written by: Mukhanov, Viatcheslav
Written by: Steinhardt, P. J.
Written by: ehslav Mukhanov
Written by: Viatc
Location: Cambridge
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Cosmology
Subject: Nuclear Physics
Subject: Quantum Theory
Edition Number: 1
Edition Description: Hardback
Date of Publication: November 2005
Cover Type: Hardcover
Grade Level: College/higher education:
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 442
Book Size: 997x711x107 225
Inflationary cosmology has been developed over the last twenty years to remedy serious shortcomings in the standard hot big bang model of the universe. Taking an original approach, this textbook explains the basis of modern cosmology and shows where the theoretical results come from. The book is divided into two parts; the first deals with the homogeneous and isotropic model of the Universe, the second part discusses how inhomogeneities can explain its structure. Established material such as the inflation and quantum cosmological perturbation are presented in great detail. Review:
“Mukhanov has written an excellent text in cosmology for students who have a good understanding of theoretical physics at the undergraduate level.”
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Synopsis:
Textbook in cosmology covering established and speculative research for advanced students of physics and astrophysics.
Synopsis:
This textbook takes an original approach to cosmology by showing where theoretical results come from, in addition to discussing the basis of modern cosmology. The book covers established material as well as bringing the reader to the frontiers of current cosmological research by the discussion of more speculative ideas. An ideal textbook for advanced students of physics and astrophysics, all of the necessary background material is included in every chapter and no prior knowledge of general relativity and quantum field theory is assumed.
