The third edition of this successful textbook is fully updated and includes important recent developments in cosmology. It begins with an introduction to cosmology and general relativity, and goes on to cover the mathematical models of standard cosmology. The physical aspects of cosmology, including primordial nucleosynthesis, the astroparticle physics of inflation, and the current ideas on structure formation are discussed. Alternative models of cosmology are reviewed, including the model of Quasi-Steady State Cosmology, ...
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The third edition of this successful textbook is fully updated and includes important recent developments in cosmology. It begins with an introduction to cosmology and general relativity, and goes on to cover the mathematical models of standard cosmology. The physical aspects of cosmology, including primordial nucleosynthesis, the astroparticle physics of inflation, and the current ideas on structure formation are discussed. Alternative models of cosmology are reviewed, including the model of Quasi-Steady State Cosmology, which has recently been proposed as an alternative to Big Bang Cosmology. The final chapters discuss observational cosmology, and debate theory versus observational methods. The book includes 400 problems and numerous worked examples. This introductory textbook describes modern cosmology at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduates who are familiar with mathematical methods and basic theoretical physics. It is intended for use on courses in theoretical physics, astrophysics or applied mathematics that include modern cosmology.
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Mr Narlikar is one of the principals in the science of cosmology. His work is cited in many books including those written for the lay scientist. I found this book to be on the far side of the line separating technical from non-technical. Look for his "Violent Events" for something more easily digested.
spacebud1
Apr 28, 2008
All about space
I haven´t finished reading this book, and yet, I think I can say something about it. First of all, this is more like a textbook and often heavy going compared to Narlikar´s earlier book "The structure of the universe" . However, it is an eye-opener for those of us who are interested in cosmology and are sceptical about the Big Bang, unfortunately at the moment the only hypothesis accepted by the majority. Narlikar´s book starts off well, with an overview on the cosmos and the universe and its objects, and also discusses the Theory of Relativity. The interesting aspects are doubts about the red shift and the microwave background that are not adequately explained by the Big Bang.Well worth a read.In my view, an excellent alternative to standard and established opinions.