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Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics

Beginning with some basic facts about the observable universe the authors consider in successive chapters the complete range of topics that make up a degree course in cosmology and particle astrophysics. The outstanding feature of this book is that it is self-contained, in that no specialised knowle...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bergström, Lars, Goobar, Ariel (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2004, 2004
Edition:2nd ed. 2004
Series:Astronomy and Planetary Sciences
Subjects:
Nuclear Physics
Quantum Field Theory
Gravitation
Elementary Particles (physics)
Nuclear And Particle Physics
Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory
Classical And Quantum Gravity
Astronomy, Cosmology And Space Sciences
Particle Accelerators
Accelerator Physics
Astronomy
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • The Observable Universe
  • Special Relativity
  • General Relativity
  • Cosmological Models
  • Gravitational Lensing
  • Particles and Fields
  • Phase Transitions
  • Thermodynamics in the Early Universe
  • Thermal Relics from the Big Bang
  • The Accelerating Universe
  • The Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation and Growth of Structure
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Cosmic Gamma-Rays
  • The Role of Neutrinos
  • Gravitational Waves

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