Physical Foundations of Cosmology by Viatcehslav Mukhanov (English) Hardcover Bo

Description: Physical Foundations of Cosmology by Viatcehslav Mukhanov, Mukhanov Viatcheslav Inflationary cosmology has been developed over the last twenty years to remedy serious shortcomings in the standard hot big bang model of the universe. Taking an original approach, this textbook explains the basis of modern cosmology and shows where the theoretical results come from. The book is divided into two parts; the first deals with the homogeneous and isotropic model of the Universe, the second part discusses how inhomogeneities can explain its structure. Established material such as the inflation and quantum cosmological perturbation are presented in great detail. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Inflationary cosmology has been developed over the last twenty years to remedy serious shortcomings in the standard hot big bang model of the universe. Taking an original approach, this textbook explains the basis of modern cosmology and shows where the theoretical results come from. The book is divided into two parts; the first deals with the homogeneous and isotropic model of the Universe, the second part discusses how inhomogeneities can explain its structure. Established material such as the inflation and quantum cosmological perturbation are presented in great detail, however the reader is brought to the frontiers of current cosmological research by the discussion of more speculative ideas. An ideal textbook for both advanced students of physics and astrophysics, all of the necessary background material is included in every chapter and no prior knowledge of general relativity and quantum field theory is assumed. Author Biography Viatcheslav Mukhanov is Professor of Physics at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat, Munchen, Germany. Table of Contents Part I. Homogeneous Isotropic Universe: 1. Kinematics and dynamics of an expanding universe; 2. Propagation of light and horizons; 3. The hot universe; 4. The very early universe; 5. Inflation I: homogeneous limit; Part II. Inhomogeneous Universe: 6. Gravitational instability in Newtonian theory; 7. Gravitational instability in general relativity; 8. Inflation II: origin of the primordial inhomogeneities; 9. Cosmic microwave background anisotropies; 10. Bibliography. Review Mukhanov has written a superb book, which is distinguished by its willingness to dig into technical details that are often skipped or simplified in other treatments ... a wonderful contribution to the cosmological literature. John Peacock "Mukhanov has written an excellent text in cosmology for students who have a good understanding of theoretical physics at the undergraduate level." Choice "This book contains a thorough and modern introduction to physical cosmology...There is much in this book for experts as well as serious students of cosmology. Anyone mastering the second part of it will have a firm foundation for frontier research in theoretical cosmology."Viqar Husain, MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS Review Quote "This book contains a thorough and modern introduction to physical cosmology...There is much in this book for experts as well as serious students of cosmology. Anyone mastering the second part of it will have a firm foundation for frontier research in theoretical cosmology."Viqar Husain, MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS Promotional "Headline" Textbook in cosmology covering established and speculative research for advanced students of physics and astrophysics. Description for Bookstore Covering established and speculative research in cosmology, this is an ideal textbook for advanced students of physics and astrophysics. All of the necessary background material is included in every chapter and no prior knowledge of general relativity and quantum field theory is assumed. Description for Library Covering established and speculative research in cosmology, this is an ideal textbook for advanced students of physics and astrophysics. All of the necessary background material is included in every chapter and no prior knowledge of general relativity and quantum field theory is assumed. Details ISBN0521563984 Author Mukhanov Viatcheslav Short Title PHYSICAL FOUNDATIONS OF COSMOL Pages 442 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521563984 ISBN-13 9780521563987 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 523.1 Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-11-30 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DOI 10.1604/9780521563987 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2005-11-10 AU Release Date 2005-11-10 NZ Release Date 2005-11-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91370917;

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