The Routledge Companion to the New Cosmology

ISBN-13: 9781138834644 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 406 str.

Peter Coles

Opis

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.

Recenzje

'This book is well designed and integrated, allowing readers to be as selective or comprehensive as their interest permits.' - American Reference Books Annual 2000

'Unquestionaly excellent value.' - ESSSAT-News

'This is a clear and concise introduction.' - Aslib Book Guide

'A helpful manual for students who are non-specialists in this area of investigation.' - Reviews in Religion and Theology

O autorze

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