Theoretical Astrophysics: Volume 3, Galaxies and Cosmology / Edition 1

by T. Padmanabhan

Overview

This timely volume provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cosmology and extragalactic astronomy at an advanced level. Beginning with an overview of the key observational results and necessary terminology, it covers important topics: the theory of galactic structure and galactic dynamics, structure formation, cosmic microwave background radiation, formation of luminous galaxies in the universe, intergalactic medium and active galactic nuclei. This self-contained text has a modular structure, and contains over one hundred worked exercises. It can be used alone, or in conjunction with the previous two accompanying volumes (Volume I: Astrophysical Processes, and Volume II: Stars and Stellar Systems).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521566308
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	10/14/2002
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	640
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 1.26(d)

Table of Contents

1. Overview: galaxies and cosmology; 2. Galactic structure and dynamics; 3. Friedmann model of the universe; 4. Thermal history of the universe; 5. Structure formation; 6. Cosmic microwave background radiation; 7. Formation of baryonic structures; 8. Active galactic nuclei; 9. Intergalactic medium and absorption systems; 10. Cosmological observations.

Editorial Reviews

"...the author has done an admirable job of summarizing the current state of this subject....the book is well written....if graduate level theoretical astrophysics is your cup of tea, then this book is sure to please." Stardust

From the Publisher

Aimed at first-year PhD students as well as researchers and teachers in theoretical physics, cosmology and related fields, this textbook begins with a broad overview then covers galactic structure and dynamics, cosmic microwave background radiation, the formation of luminous galaxies, important features of active galactic nuclei, the physics of intergalactic medium and absorption systems, and techniques used to measure cosmological parameters. Padmanabhan is a Senior Professor and Dean of Core Academic Programmes at the Inter- University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics in Pune, India. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR