Astroparticle Physics
The book describes the branch of astrophysics in which processes in the universe are investigated with experimental methods known from particle physics experiments. After a historical introduction to the basics of elementary particles, their interactions and the relevant detection techniques are des...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2005, 2005
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2005 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Historical Introduction
- The Standard Model of Elementary Particles
- Kinematics and Cross Sections
- Physics of Particle and Radiation Detection
- Acceleration Mechanisms
- Primary Cosmic Rays
- Secondary Cosmic Rays
- Cosmology
- The Early Universe
- Big Bang Nucleosynthesis
- The Cosmic Microwave Background
- Inflation
- Dark Matter
- Astrobiology
- Outlook
- Solutions