Theoretical Astrophysics: Volume 3, Galaxies and Cosmology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521562423)

This timely volume provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cosmology and extragalactic astronomy at an advanced level. Beginning with an overview of the key observational results and necessary terminology, it covers important topics: the theory of galactic structure and galactic dynamics, structure formation, cosmic microwave background radiation, formation of luminous galaxies in the universe, intergalactic medium and active galactic nuclei. This self-contained text has a modular structure, and contains over one hundred worked exercises. It can be used alone, or in conjunction with the previous two accompanying volumes (Volume I: Astrophysical Processes, and Volume II: Stars and Stellar Systems).

Author: T. R. Padmanabhan
ISBN-10: 0521562422
ISBN-13: 9780521562423
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/14/2002
Pages: 638
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.63lbs
Size: 10.02h x 7.13w x 1.31d