An Introduction to the Science of Cosmology / (Record no. 7117)
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| International Standard Book Number | 9780750304054 (pbk.) |
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| International Standard Book Number | 0750304057 (pbk.) |
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| 050 00 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | QB981 |
| Item number | .R277 2001 |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Raine, Derek J., |
| Dates associated with a name | 1946- |
| 9 (RLIN) | 18359 |
| 245 13 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | An Introduction to the Science of Cosmology / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Derek Raine, Ted Thomas. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Boca Raton, Fla. : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Taylor & Francis, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | c2001. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xii, 220 p. : |
| Other physical details | ill. ; |
| Dimensions | 23 cm. |
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| Title | Series in astronomy and astrophysics |
| 9 (RLIN) | 18360 |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE | |
| Bibliography, etc. note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-216) and index. |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Reconstructing Time. Expansion. Matter. Radiation. Relativity. Models. Hot big bang. Inflation. Structure. Epilogue. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | thorough introduction to modern ideas on cosmology and on the physical basis of the general theory of relativity, An Introduction to the Science of Cosmology explores various theories and ideas in big bang cosmology, providing an insight into current problems. Assuming no previous knowledge of astronomy or cosmology, this book takes you beyond introductory texts to the point where you are able to read and appreciate the scientific literature, which is broadly referenced in the book. The authors present the standard big bang theory of the universe and provide an introduction to current inflationary cosmology, emphasizing the underlying physics without excessive technical detail.The book treats cosmological models without reliance on prior knowledge of general relativity, the necessary physics being introduced in the text as required. It also covers recent observational evidence pointing to an accelerating expansion of the universe. The first several chapters provide an introduction to the topics discussed later in the book. The next few chapters introduce relativistic cosmology and the classic observational tests. One chapter gives the main results of the hot big bang theory.Next, the book presents the inflationary model and discusses the problem of the origin of structure and the correspondingly more detailed tests of relativistic models. Finally, the book considers some general issues raised by expansion and isotropy. There is a reference section that completes the work by listing essential formulae, symbols, and physical constants. Beyond the level of many elementary books on cosmology, An Introduction to the Science of Cosmology encompasses numerous recent developments and ideas in the area. It provides more detailed coverage than many other titles available, and the inclusion of problems at the end of each chapter aids in self study and makes the book suitable for taught courses. |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Cosmology. |
| 9 (RLIN) | 18361 |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element | General relativity (Physics) |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Kosmologie. |
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| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Thomas, E. G. |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Library of Congress Classification |
| Suppress in OPAC | No |
| Koha item type | Books |
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| Library of Congress Classification | Library | Library | First Floor | 21/12/2024 | QB981 .R277 2001 | 9753 | 21/12/2024 | 1 | 21/12/2024 | Books |