THE ROUTLEDGE COMPANION TO THE NEW COSMOLOGY by Peter Coles (Editor) ( 9780415243124 )

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THE ROUTLEDGE COMPANION TO THE NEW COSMOLOGY

By:

Peter Coles (Editor)

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0415243122

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9780415243124

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Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

1 May, 2001

Edition:

2nd Revised edition

Series:

Routledge Companions

Pages:

406

Description:

What is Einstein's theory of relativity? The big bang theory? This authoritative guide to the cosmos offers answers to these and other questions, it features cross-referenced background chapters which provide readers with an introduction to the state of cosmological knowledge.

Synopsis:

Just what is Einstein's Theory of Relativity? The Big Bang Theory? Curvature of Spacetime? What do astronomers mean when they talk of a 'flat universe'? This approachable and authoritative guide to the cosmos answers these questions, and more. Taking advantage of the distinctive Companion format, readers can use the extensive, cross-referenced background chapters as a fascinating and accessible introduction to the current state of cosmological knowledge - or, they can use the convenient A-Z body of entries as a quick reference to a wide range of terms and concepts. Entries include topics such as: Black Hole; Doppler Effect; Fermi, Enrico; Heat Death of the Universe; Life in the Universe; Olber's Paradox; Quantum Field Theory; Supernova; and much more.

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