The Oxford Companion to Cosmology
ISBN13: 9780199560844ISBN10: 0199560846
Paperback,
360 pages
Jun 2009,
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Description
Here is a lavishly illustrated, state-of-the-art look at modern cosmology, the only such resource presently available. In more than 350 in-depth entries, Andrew Liddle and Jon Loveday cover the entire scope of this cutting-edge field, from cosmic rays and dark energy to Higgs bosons and neutrinos. Beginning with an introductory essay on Hot Big Bang Cosmology, the Companion illuminates the ideas behind our current understanding of the universe, outlines some of the fundamental physics from which those ideas emerge, and discusses the many strands of observational evidence available to the modern cosmologist. The authors tackle such fascinating topics as anti-matter, the age of the universe, black holes, quasars, and radio galaxies. The book also features biographical profiles of major scientists and informative entries on the tools of exploration such as the Cosmic Background Explorer satellite, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Keck Observatory. Extensive cross-referencing allows readers to pursue ideas throughout the book, and web links direct the reader to recommended online resources which will be regulary updated via the books companion website.Features
- An authoritative new reference title in this enduringly popular subject - now available as part of the acclaimed Oxford Paperback Reference series
- Over 350 in-depth entries cover the modern view of cosmology, from cosmic inflation and dark energy to Higgs boson and neutrinos
- Topics covered include the structure of the Universe - its rate of expansion and the particles out of which it is composed - the evolution of galaxies, galaxy clusters, and cold dark matter
- Includes both theoretical ideas, such as alternative cosmologies, and observational evidence, such as redshift surveys
- Appears at a time when there is growing consensus about the origins and development of the Universe
- Highly illustrated with diagrams and half tones throughout
- Entry-level web links direct the reader to recommended online resources
Product Details
360 pages; Around 175 b+w integrated half tones & diagrams; 5 1/8 x 7 3/4; ISBN13: 978-0-19-956084-4ISBN10: 0-19-956084-6About the Author(s)
Andrew Liddle
is Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Sussex. He was previously at Imperial College. He is an authority on the theoretical side of astrophysics and cosmology, in particular on the origin and evolution of the structure of the universe.
Jon Loveday
is Senior Lecturer in Astronomy at the University of Sussex. He has previously held positions at the University of Chicago, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, and the Australian National University.
