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This second edition of Introduction to Cosmology is an exciting update of an award-winning textbook. It is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduate students in physics and astronomy but is also useful as a supplementary text at higher levels. It explains modern cosmological concepts such as dark energy in the context of the Big Bang theory. Its clear lucid writing style with a wealth of useful everyday analogies makes it exceptionally engaging. Emphasis is placed on the links between theoretical concepts of cosmology and the observable properties of the universe building deeper physical insights in the reader. The second edition includes recent observational results fuller descriptions of special and general relativity expanded discussions of dark energy and a new chapter on baryonic matter that makes up stars and galaxies. It is an ideal textbook for the era of precision cosmology in the accelerating universe.
Editions of Introduction to Cosmology
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107154834
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This second edition of Introduction to Cosmology is an exciting update of an award-winning textbook. It is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduate students in physics and astronomy but is also useful as a supplementary text at higher levels. It explains modern cosmological concepts such as dark energy in the context of the Big Bang theory. Its clear lucid writing style with a wealth of useful everyday analogies makes it exceptionally engaging. Emphasis is placed on the links between theoretical concepts of cosmology and the observable properties of the universe building deeper physical insights in the reader. The second edition includes recent observational results fuller descriptions of special and general relativity expanded discussions of dark energy and a new chapter on baryonic matter that makes up stars and galaxies. It is an ideal textbook for the era of precision cosmology in the accelerating universe.
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What is Introduction to Cosmology about?
This second edition of Introduction to Cosmology is an exciting update of an award-winning textbook. It is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduate students in physics and astronomy but is also useful as a supplementary text at higher levels. It explains modern cosmological concepts such as dark energy in the context of the Big Bang theory. Its clear lucid writing style with a wealth of useful everyday analogies makes it exceptionally engaging. Emphasis is placed on the links between theoretical concepts of cosmology and the observable properties of the universe building deeper physical insights in the reader. The second edition includes recent observational results fuller descriptions of special and general relativity expanded discussions of dark energy and a new chapter on baryonic matter that makes up stars and galaxies. It is an ideal textbook for the era of precision cosmology in the accelerating universe.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Introduction to Cosmology?
Mathematics and Science > Astronomy, space and time > Cosmology and the universe
Where can I read a sample of Introduction to Cosmology?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107154834
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Introduction to Cosmology?
Barbara Ryden
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Introduction to Cosmology is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107154834)