Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics (2nd Ed., 2nd ed. 2004. 2nd printing 2006)
Astronomy and Planetary Sciences Series

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364 p. · 17x24.2 cm · Soft-cover

Beginning with basic facts about the observable universe, this book reviews the complete range of topics that make up a degree course in cosmology and particle astrophysics. The book is self-contained - no specialised knowledge is required on the part of the reader, apart from undergraduate math and physics. This paperback edition targets students of physics, astrophysics and cosmology from advanced undergraduate to early graduate level.

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.

Highly readable, yet comprehensive introduction to particle astrophysics

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