The Physics of the Cosmic Microwave Background

The Physics of the Cosmic Microwave Background
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 9781139458375
ISBN-13 : 113945837X
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Book Synopsis The Physics of the Cosmic Microwave Background by : Pavel D. Naselsky

Download or read book The Physics of the Cosmic Microwave Background written by Pavel D. Naselsky and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-08-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spectacular observational breakthroughs, particularly by the WMAP satellite, have led to a new epoch of CMB science long after its original discovery. Taking a physical approach, the authors of this volume probe the problem of the 'darkness' of the Universe: the origin and evolution of dark energy and matter in the cosmos. Starting with the observational background of modern cosmology, they provide an accessible review of this fascinating yet complex subject. Topics discussed include the kinetics of the electromagnetic radiation in the Universe, the ionization history of cosmic plamas, the origin of primordial perturbations in light of the inflation paradigm, and the formation of anisotropy and polarization of the CMB. This fascinating review will be valuable to advanced students and researchers in cosmology.


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