Liddle, Andrew An Introduction to Modern Cosmology
2. Edition - March 2003 155.- Euro 2003. 188 Pages, Hardcover ISBN-10: 0-470-84834-0 ISBN-13: 978-0-470-84834-0 - John Wiley & Sons
Short description Cosmology is a branch of physics concerned with the evolution, general structure and nature of the universe as a whole. It has become an increasingly high profile subject with many universities attempting to bring it to the forefront of the undergraduate syllabus. A popular choice with undergraduates, Cosmology is a field in which mathematical theory comes together with physics in a dynamic and fast developing subject. An Introduction to Modern Cosmology was first published by Wiley in December 1998 and has proven to be a very successful introduction to the subject.
From the contents Preface.
Constants conversion factors and symbols.
1. A (Very) Brief History of Cosmological Ideas.
2. Observational Overview.
3. Newtonian Gravity.
4. The Geometry of the Universe.
5. Simple Cosmological Models.
6.Observational Parameters.
7. The Cosmological Constant.
8. The Age of the Universe.
9. The Density of the Universe and Dark Matter.
10. The Cosmic Microwave Background.
11. The Early Universe.
12. Nucleosynthesis: The Origin of the Light Elements.
13. The Inflationary Universe.
14. The Initial Singularity.
15. Overview: The Standard Cosmological Model.
Advanced Topic 1: General Relativistic Cosmology
Advanced Topic 2: Classic Cosmology: Distances and Luminosities.
