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Oxford Companion to Cosmology - 9780199560844

Un libro in lingua di Liddle Jon edito da OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2009

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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.

Informazioni bibliografiche

  • Titolo del Libro in lingua: Oxford Companion to Cosmology
  • AutoreLiddle Jon
  • Editore: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
  • Data di Pubblicazione: 14 Aprile '09
  • Genere: Lingua Inglese
  • EAN-13: 9780199560844