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The new cosmology [electronic resource]

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This volume presents a comprehensive introduction to modern cosmology from an astrophysical viewpoint. Key features of the book are: breadth of topics covered, from quantum cosmology to recent observational advances; up-to-the-minute inclusion of many recent results, e.g. from the WMAP satellite; the level of the work, suited to both students and professionals in the field.

Title The new cosmology [electronic resource] : proceedings of the 16th International Physics Summer School, Canberra : Canbarra, Australia 3-14 February 2003 / editor, Matthew Colless.
Edition 1st ed.
Publisher Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific
Creation Date c2005
Notes At head of title: Canberra International Physics Summer Schools.
Includes bibliographical references.
English
Content Preface
CONTENTS
The Expanding and Accelerating Universe B. P. Schmidt
Inflation and the Cosmic Microwave Background C. H. Lineweaver
The Large-Scale Structure of the Universe M. Colless
The Formation and Evolution of Galaxies G. Kauffmann
The Physics of Galaxy Formation M. A. Dopita
Dark Matter in Galaxies K. C. Freeman
Neutral Hydrogen in the Universe F. H. Briggs
Gravitational Lensing: Cosmological Measures R. L. Webster and C. M. Trott
Particle Physics and Cosmology J. Ellis
Extent 1 online resource (249 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010708289805171
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