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Foundations of Modern Cosmology by Katherine A. Holcomb and John F. Hawley (2005, Hardcover)
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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10019853096X
ISBN-139780198530961
eBay Product ID (ePID)14038301456
Product Key Features
Number of Pages568 Pages
Publication NameFoundations of Modern Cosmology
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
SubjectCosmology
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorKatherine A. Holcomb, John F. Hawley
Subject AreaScience
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight49.2 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2005-279891
Dewey Edition22
Reviews'Review from previous edition "Foundations of Modern Cosmology" by John F. Hawley and Katherine A. Holcomb is a welcome addition to the list of college-level astronomy textbooks for nonscience majors. [...] Hawley and Holcomb bring to their writing valuable first-hand knowledge andaccomplishment in relativistic astrophysics research. Their book reflects the carefuldevelopment that occurs only when a textbook is written after years of teaching the material.'Paul Shapiro, Physics Today, Vol 52, No. 5, May 1999 pg 70-73, 'Review from previous edition "Foundations of Modern Cosmology" by John F. Hawley and Katherine A. Holcomb is a welcome addition to the list of college-level astronomy textbooks for nonscience majors. [...] Hawley and Holcomb bring to their writing valuable first-hand knowledge and accomplishment in relativistic astrophysics research. Their book reflects the carefuldevelopment that occurs only when a textbook is written after years of teaching the material.'Paul Shapiro, Physics Today, Vol 52, No. 5, May 1999 pg 70-73
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal523.1
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of Content1. In the beginning2. Cosmology becomes a science3. Newton's machine4. Lighting the worlds5. The lives of the stars6. Infinite space and absolute time7. The special theory of relativity8. The general theory of relativity9. Black holes10. The expanding universe11. Modeling the universe12. The early universe13. Testing the models14. A message from the big bang15. Dark matter and large-scale structure16. The inflationary universe17. The edge of timeA. Scientific notationB. UnitsC. Physical and astronomical constants
SynopsisRecent discoveries in astronomy, especially those made with data collected by satellites such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe, have revolutionized the science of cosmology. These new observations offer the possibility that some long-standing mysteries in cosmology might be answered, including such fundamental questions as the ultimate fate of the universe. Foundations of modern cosmology provides an accessible, thorough and descriptive introduction to the physical basis for modern cosmological theory, from the big bang to a distant future dominated by dark energy. This second edition includes the latest observational results and provides the detailed background material necessary to understand their implications, with a focus on the specific model supported by these observations, the concordance model. Consistent with the book's title, emphasis is given to the scientific framework for cosmology, particularly the basics concepts of physics that underlie modern theories of relativity and cosmology; the importance of data and observations is stressed throughout. The book sketches the historical background of cosmology, and provides a review of the relevant basic physics and astronomy. After this introduction, both special and general relativity are treated, before proceeding to an in-depth discussion of the big bang theory and physics of the early universe. The book includes current research areas, including dark matter and structure formation, dark energy, the inflationary universe, and quantum cosmology. The authors' website (http: //www.astro.virginia.edu/ jh8h/Foundations) offers a wealth of supplemental information, including questions and answers, references to other sources, and updates on the latest discoveries., Recent discoveries in astronomy have revolutionized the field of cosmology. While many long-standing questions in cosmology have now been answered, the new data pose new mysteries such as the nature of the "dark energy" that dominates the universe. This second edition provides an accessible and thorough text on the physics of cosmology and a lively account of the modern concordance model of the universe, from the big bang to a distant future dominated by dark energy., Recent discoveries in astronomy, especially those made with data collected by satellites such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe, have revolutionized the science of cosmology. These new observations offer the possibility that some long-standing mysteries in cosmology might be answered, including such fundamental questions as the ultimate fate of the universe.Foundations of modern cosmology provides an accessible, thorough and descriptive introduction to the physical basis for modern cosmological theory, from the big bang to a distant future dominated by dark energy. This second edition includes the latest observational results and provides the detailed background material necessary to understand their implications, with a focus on the specific model supported by these observations, the concordance model. Consistent with the book's title, emphasis is given to the scientific framework for cosmology, particularly the basics concepts of physics that underlie modern theories of relativity and cosmology; the importance of data and observations is stressed throughout. The book sketches the historical background of cosmology, and provides a review of the relevant basic physics and astronomy. After this introduction, both special and general relativity are treated, before proceeding to an in-depth discussion of the big bang theory and physics of the early universe. The book includes current research areas, including dark matter and structure formation, dark energy, the inflationary universe, and quantum cosmology. The authors' website (http://www.astro.virginia.edu/~jh8h/Foundations) offers a wealth of supplemental information, including questions and answers, references to other sources, and updates on the latest discoveries., Recent discoveries in astronomy, especially those made with data collected by satellites such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe, have revolutionized the science of cosmology. These new observations offer the possibility that some long-standing mysteries in cosmology might be answered, including such fundamental questions as the ultimate fate of the universe. descriptive introduction to the physical basis for modern cosmological theory, from the big bang to a distant future dominated by dark energy. This second edition includes the latest observational results and provides the detailed background material necessary to understand their implications, with a focus on the specific model supported by these observations, the concordance model. Consistent with the book's title, basics concepts of physics that underlie modern theories of relativity and cosmology; the importance of data and observations is stressed throughout. The book sketches the historical background of cosmology, and provides a review of special and general relativity are treated, before proceeding to an in-depth discussion of the big bang theory and physics of the early universe. The book includes current research areas, including dark matter and structure formation, dark energy, the inflationary universe, and quantum cosmology. The authors' website (http: //www astro.virginia.edu/ jh8h/Foundations) offers a wealth of supplemental information, including discoveries
LC Classification NumberQB981.H378 2005
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- Apr 25, 2024
An excellent book
A well written book for anyone who wants to study cosmology. Very understandable.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 23, 2024
Introduction to cosmology.
Clear and understandable narrative.jVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
