INTRODUCTION TO COSMOLOGY, 4TH EDN

Book Details

• Author: Matts Roos

• Brand: Wiley

• Edition: 4th Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Format: Illustrated

• Number of Pages: 288

• Release Date: 10th April 2015

• ISBN: 9781118923320

• Package Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.0 x 0.8 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book
The Introduction to Cosmology, Fourth Edition by Matts Roos provides a concise and authoritative study of cosmology at an introductory level. Aimed at undergraduate students in physics and astrophysics, the book starts from elementary principles and gradually builds up to more advanced topics in cosmology. This edition introduces new theoretical approaches, observational astrophysics, and updated material based on the latest research and data from WMAP9, ACT, and Planck.

The book explores key concepts such as curved spacetimes, special and general relativity, gravitational lensing, and the thermal history of the universe. It also delves into cosmological models, including extended gravity models, black holes, and recent conjectures on not-so-black holes by Hawking.

The latest edition significantly expands the chapter on cosmic inflation, discussing the recent schism on eternal inflation and multiverses. Dark matter is discussed in-depth, particularly at galaxy and cluster scales, with new candidates for dark matter presented. The cold dark matter paradigm is thoroughly explained, along with various models of dark energy, including the cosmological constant, quintessence, and models requiring extra dimensions.

Illustrated throughout with diagrams and accompanied by problems at the end of each chapter, this textbook serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to gain a fundamental understanding of cosmology. With extensive references and a rich index, it remains an invaluable tool for students and professionals alike.