The Routledge Companion to the New Cosmology
Just what is Einstein's Theory of Relativity? The Big Bang Theory? Curvature of Spacetime? What do astronomers mean when they talk of a 'flat universe'?
This approachable and authoritative guide to the cosmos answers these questions, and more. Taking advantage of the distinctive Companion format, readers can use the extensive, cross-referenced background chapters as a fascinating and accessible introduction to the current state of cosmological knowledge - or, they can use the convenient A-Z body of entries as a quick reference to a wide range of terms and concepts. Entries include topics such as: Black Hole; Doppler Effect; Fermi, Enrico; Heat Death of the Universe; Life in the Universe; Olber's Paradox; Quantum Field Theory; Supernova; and much more.
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The Routledge Companion to the New Cosmology
Just what is Einstein's Theory of Relativity? The Big Bang Theory? Curvature of Spacetime? What do astronomers mean when they talk of a 'flat universe'?
This approachable and authoritative guide to the cosmos answers these questions, and more. Taking advantage of the distinctive Companion format, readers can use the extensive, cross-referenced background chapters as a fascinating and accessible introduction to the current state of cosmological knowledge - or, they can use the convenient A-Z body of entries as a quick reference to a wide range of terms and concepts. Entries include topics such as: Black Hole; Doppler Effect; Fermi, Enrico; Heat Death of the Universe; Life in the Universe; Olber's Paradox; Quantum Field Theory; Supernova; and much more.
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The Routledge Companion to the New Cosmology

The Routledge Companion to the New Cosmology

The Routledge Companion to the New Cosmology

The Routledge Companion to the New Cosmology

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Just what is Einstein's Theory of Relativity? The Big Bang Theory? Curvature of Spacetime? What do astronomers mean when they talk of a 'flat universe'?
This approachable and authoritative guide to the cosmos answers these questions, and more. Taking advantage of the distinctive Companion format, readers can use the extensive, cross-referenced background chapters as a fascinating and accessible introduction to the current state of cosmological knowledge - or, they can use the convenient A-Z body of entries as a quick reference to a wide range of terms and concepts. Entries include topics such as: Black Hole; Doppler Effect; Fermi, Enrico; Heat Death of the Universe; Life in the Universe; Olber's Paradox; Quantum Field Theory; Supernova; and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781138834644
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 05/21/2015
Series: Routledge Companions
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 406
Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter Coles is Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Nottingham.

Table of Contents

Editor’s Preface Part I Modern Cosmology: Observation and Experiment 1 Foundations of the New Cosmology 2 The Emergence of Cosmic Structure 3 The Very Early Universe 4 Opening New Windows on the Cosmos 5 The Cosmic Microwave Background 6 The Universe Through Gravity’s Lens Part II Key Themes and Major Figures
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