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Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics

A comprehensive review for advanced students in astrophysics

Lars Bergström author Ariel Goobar author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Published:26th May '06

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This book serves as a comprehensive review for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in particle astrophysics and cosmology.

In Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics, the authors provide a thorough yet approachable examination of the field, making it ideal for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. The text begins with fundamental concepts related to the observable universe and progresses through a comprehensive range of topics typically included in a degree course in cosmology and particle astrophysics. The authors ensure that no specialized knowledge is necessary for readers, aside from a foundational understanding of undergraduate mathematics and physics.

A notable aspect of Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics is its self-contained nature, which allows students to engage with the material without feeling overwhelmed by technical jargon. The book effectively simplifies complex ideas, presenting them in a clear and accessible manner. Each chapter includes worked examples and summaries, which have been particularly well received by students, enhancing their learning experience and comprehension of the subject matter.

This paperback edition continues to target students in physics, astrophysics, and cosmology at the advanced undergraduate or early graduate level. The authors are adept at drawing students into the latest developments in the field, making these exciting topics approachable. By relegating more technical details to appendices, they maintain a focus on the core concepts, ensuring that readers can grasp the essentials without unnecessary complications.

From the reviews of the second edition:

"Bergstrom and Goobar’s (hereafter B&G) … are addressing students who already have some knowledge of advanced quantum mechanics and classical field theory … . The book is meant for use at the graduate level, probably the second year by US standards … . There are worked problems in the text and 2 – 15 problems at the ends of each of the 15 chapters … . B&G might well be a good fit to a seminar for students beginning in that area." (Virginia Trimble, Classical and Quantum Gravity, Issue 24, 2007)

ISBN: 9783540329244

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364 pages

2nd ed. 2004. 2nd printing 2006