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Cosmology

Authors

Daniel Baumann
, Universiteit van Amsterdam
Published 2022

Description

The author – a leading theoretical cosmologist – expands on his widely acclaimed lecture notes in this self-contained textbook, suitable for the advanced undergraduate or starting graduate level. Presenting the key theoretical foundations of cosmology and describing the observations that have turned the subject into a precision science, the author keeps the student in mind on every page by explaining concepts step-by-step, in an approachable manner. After describing the dynamics of the homogeneous universe, the book traces the evolution of…

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Key features

  • Many worked examples and exercises help students build an intuitive understanding of the theory and how to apply it to concrete problems
  • Numerous end-of-chapter problems ensure students have mastered the material before progressing any further
  • Many high-quality figures illustrate the concepts introduced in the text
  • Detailed appendices provide the necessary background material for a course in cosmology
  • Online student resources – including an annotated list of important cosmology papers, Mathematica notebooks and updates on observational results – keep students abreast of the latest research

Awards

  • Winner, 2023 PROSE Award for Excellence in Physical Science & Mathematics, Association of American Publishers
  • Winner, 2022 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award, American Astronomical Society

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