P. J. E. Peebles
Principles of Physical Cosmology
Principles of Physical Cosmology
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Nobel Prize-winning physicist P. J. E. Peebles' Principles of Physical Cosmology is a classic introduction to physical cosmology, providing an authoritative overview of the field and how observation and theory have established it. It covers the history of the expanding universe, cosmological tests, the origin of galaxies, and the large-scale structure of the universe.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 774 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Principles of Physical Cosmology, penned by the esteemed Nobel Prize-winning physicist P. J. E. Peebles, serves as a comprehensive and indispensable guide to this vital branch of modern physics. Authored by a pioneering figure who has profoundly influenced the field for decades, this seminal work offers a authoritative overview of the discipline, elucidating how observation and theory have converged to establish the science of physical cosmology. Peebles presents a comprehensive examination of the field, encompassing the historical backdrop of the discovery of the expanding universe, a survey of cosmological tests that gauge the geometry of space-time, with a special focus on general relativity as the foundation for these tests, and a review of the genesis of galaxies and the overarching structure of the universe. Moreover, this revised edition now includes Peebles' renowned 2019 Nobel lecture, further enhancing its value as a indispensable resource for students and scholars alike.
Weight: 1144g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691209814
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