Large Scale Peculiar Motions Matter In Motion

Author : Gary A Wegner
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811211829

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Large-scale Peculiar Motions: Matter In Motion by Gary A Wegner Pdf

All matter, including galaxy clusters, galaxies, and their constituents follow orbits and flows driven by the net attraction of near and distant masses. The book presents the development of studies of peculiar motions along with discoveries in large-scale structure, the cosmic microwave background, baryonic oscillations, gravity waves, and their relation to current work on gravitation and dark matter.The results of peculiar motion measurements in the late 20th century are described as they were used to search for the dipole of the galaxy motions, a determination of cosmic density, and to compare with the cosmic microwave dipole, which led to the discovery of galactic flows and the Great Attractor. Newer detailed measurements from surveys in the 21st century have helped resolve the nature of these structures. Some prospects for future investigations are discussed.

Author : Società italiana di fisica
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 739 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781614992172

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Dark Matter in the Universe by Società italiana di fisica Pdf

Physics and astrophysics came to dark matter through many different routes, finally accepting it, but often with some distaste. It has been noticed that the existence of dark matter is yet another displacement of humans from the centre of the Universe: not only do our planet and our sun have no central position in the Universe, not only are humans just animals (although with a 'specialized' central nervous system), but even the material of which we are made is only a marginal component of the cosmic substance! If this is the right attitude to take, scientists feeling distaste for dark matter are much like Galileo Galilei's colleagues who refused to look through the telescope to watch the Medici planets. Nevertheless, astronomers, when required to take a ballot in favour of some cosmological model, often still vote for 'pure baryonic' with substantial majorities, although most cosmologists assume that a 'cold' component of dark matter plays a role in producing the world as we observe it. Among the many subjects covered by the book, particular emphasis was given to 1) summarizing the current status of the observations both of the distribution of the nearby galaxies and of the evolution of more distant galaxies; 2) advanced statistical techniques for quantifying structure in galaxy redshift and peculiar velocity surveys; 3) the art of cosmic inflation and models for dark matter candidates, and their implications for cosmic microwave background observations; 4) implications of cold dark matter variants for large scale structure, as worked out both by quasi-linear techniques and by fully nonlinear simulations; and 5) Eulerian and Lagrangian approximations for treating the nonlinear dynamics.

Author : Peter Coles
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134545551

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The Routledge Companion to the New Cosmology by Peter Coles Pdf

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.

Author : Peter Coles
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0415923549

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The Routledge Critical Dictionary of the New Cosmology by Peter Coles Pdf

We have entered the "Golden Age of Cosmology," where modern technology is allowing scientists to chart the cosmos to a depth and precision unimaginable until recent years. The amassing of this new data has had a profound impact on our understanding of the origin and evolution of the universe. The Routledge Critical Dictionary of the New Cosmology is designed to be your guide through this exciting period. The clear, concise essays by leading cosmologists provide introductions to various aspects of the subject, and allow new developments to be placed in context. The essays are cross-referenced to an alphabetical dictionary giving in-depth explanations of key words and concepts as well as biographical entries on the major figures in cosmology. This volume can be used to focus on a particular theme or to explore the big picture.

Author : Daniel R Altschuler,José F Nieves,Jaime Ponce de Leon,Marcelo R Ubriaco
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1992-03-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814555562

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Cosmology and Elementary Particles by Daniel R Altschuler,José F Nieves,Jaime Ponce de Leon,Marcelo R Ubriaco Pdf

This is a collection of lectures on topics in cosmology and elementary particles with emphasis on astrophysics. Delivered by prominent scientists, the lectures give up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of the areas covered. Contents:Pulsars: New Celestial Clocks (D Backer)Gravitation and Early Universe Cosmology (J Barrow)Large Scale Structure and Peculiar Motions in the Universe (R Giovanelli)Precision Tests of the Standard Model and Top Quark Physics (W Marciano)Abelian Instantons, Particle Physics and Cosmology (B Ovrut)Probing the Early Universe: Predictions and Tests (D Schramm)Phase Transitions in the Early Universe: Large Scale Structure and Baryogenesis (N Turok)Semionics: A Possible Theory of High Temperature Superconductivity (A Zee)Mapping the Galaxy Distribution in the Southern Hemisphere (L da Costa)Unified Description of Quark and Lepton Mass Matrices (E Ma) Readership: Cosmologists, astrophysicists and astronomists. keywords:

Author : Kenneth R. Lang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662216392

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Astrophysical Formulae by Kenneth R. Lang Pdf

This is a definitive reference of 2,100 fundamental formulae used in astronomy and astrophysics. It not only makes accessible all the indispensable equations employed in the field, but also carefully explains the physical assumptions and constants underlying them. The bibliography contains more than 1,900 citations of original papers. Accounting for nearly 20 years since the previous edition, this volume is significantly revised and expanded.

Author : Robert J. Lambourne
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521131383

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Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology by Robert J. Lambourne Pdf

The textbook introduces students to basic geometric concepts, such as metrics, connections and curvature, before examining general relativity in more detail. It shows the observational evidence supporting the theory, and the description general relativity provides of black holes and cosmological spacetimes. --

Author : Kenneth Lang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540296921

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Astrophysical Formulae by Kenneth Lang Pdf

This classic reference for the fundamental formulae of physics and astrophysics has become part of nearly every astronomers and astrophysicists library. "A magnificent compendium" - OPTICA ACTA (ON THE FIRST EDITION)

Author : Astronomisches Rechen-Institut
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1592 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662123768

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Literature 1991, Part 2 by Astronomisches Rechen-Institut Pdf

"Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts" appearing twice a year has become oneof the fundamental publications in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics andneighbouring sciences. It is the most important English-language abstracting journal in the mentioned branches. The abstrats are classified under more than a hundred subject categories, thus permitting a quick survey of the whole extended material. The AAA is a valuable and important publication for all students and scientists working in the fields of astronomy and related sciences. As such it represents a necessary ingredient of any astronomical library all over the world.

Author : Peter Schneider
Publisher : Springer
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642540837

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Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology by Peter Schneider Pdf

This second edition has been updated and substantially expanded. Starting with the description of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, this cogently written textbook introduces the reader to the astronomy of galaxies, their structure, active galactic nuclei, evolution and large scale distribution in the Universe. After an extensive and thorough introduction to modern observational and theoretical cosmology, the focus turns to the formation of structures and astronomical objects in the early Universe. The basics of classical astronomy and stellar astrophysics needed for extragalactic astronomy are provided in the appendix. While this book has grown out of introductory university courses on astronomy and astrophysics and includes a set of problems and solutions, it will not only benefit undergraduate students and lecturers; thanks to the comprehensive coverage of the field, even graduate students and researchers specializing in related fields will appreciate it as a valuable reference work.

Author : David W. Latham,Luiz A. Nicolaci Costa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015022009966

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Large-scale Structures and Peculiar Motions in the Universe by David W. Latham,Luiz A. Nicolaci Costa Pdf

Author : Stuart Raby,Terrence Walker
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1994-10-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814602488

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Buidling Blocks Of Creation, The: From Microfermis To Megaparsecs - Proceedings Of The 1993 Theoretical Advanced Study Institute In Elementary Particle Physics (Tasi 1993) by Stuart Raby,Terrence Walker Pdf

Particle physics and cosmology are united in the standard hot big bang model. This volume contains pedagogical lectures on the experimental and theoretical status of the standard models of particle physics and cosmology as well as their extensions, with an overall focus on the strong interplay between these two fields.

Author : Prof Peter Coles,Prof Francesco Lucchin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003-04-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470852996

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Cosmology by Prof Peter Coles,Prof Francesco Lucchin Pdf

This is the 2nd edition of a highly successful title on thisfascinating and complex subject. Concentrating primarily on thetheory behind the origin and the evolution of the universe, andwhere appropriate relating it to observation, the new features ofthe this addition include: An overall introduction to the book Two new chapters: Gravitational Lensing and GravitationalWaves Each part has a collection of exercises with solutions tonumerical parts at the end of the book Contains a table of physical constants The addition of a consolidated bibilography

Author : Roberto Peccei,David B Cline
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1991-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814555524

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Trends In Astroparticle Physics - Proceedings Of The Ucla International Conference by Roberto Peccei,David B Cline Pdf

Author : Dimitri V Nanopoulos
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1991-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814556491

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Astroparticle Physics - Proceedings Of The International School by Dimitri V Nanopoulos Pdf

The interface between particle physics and cosmology, known as astroparticle physics, can play a key role in our understanding of the universe. This international school, cosponsored by the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) and the Superconducting Super Collider Laboratory (SSC), was proposed as an effort to coordinate the explosion in knowledge and attract reseachers to this fascinating discipline.