Relativistic Astrophysics And Cosmology

Author : Peter Hoyng
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402045233

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Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology by Peter Hoyng Pdf

Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology offers a succinct and self-contained treatment of general relativity and its application to compact objects, gravitational waves and cosmology. The required mathematical concepts are introduced informally, following geometrical intuition as much as possible. The approach is theoretical, but there is ample discussion of observational aspects and of instrumental issues where appropriate. The book includes such topical issues as the Gravity Probe B mission, interferometer detectors of gravitational waves, and the physics behind the angular power spectrum of the cosmic microwave background (CMB). Written for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in (astro)physics, it is ideally suited for a lecture course and contains 140 exercises with extensive hints. The reader is assumed to be familiar with linear algebra and analysis, ordinary differential equations, special relativity, and basic thermal physics.

Author : Maurice Mandel Shapiro,Todor Stanev,J. P. Wefel
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789812387271

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Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology by Maurice Mandel Shapiro,Todor Stanev,J. P. Wefel Pdf

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 13th Course of the International School of Cosmic Ray Astrophysics. It focuses on major areas of astrophysics, their relation to cosmic ray physics, and our current understanding of the energetic processes in the Galaxy and the Universe that govern the acceleration and form the features of the cosmic rays that we detect at Earth.The proceedings have been selected for coverage in: ? Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings (ISTP CDROM version / ISI Proceedings)? CC Proceedings ? Engineering & Physical Sciences

Author : A.K. Raychaudhuri,S. Banerji,A. Banerjee
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003-11-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 038740628X

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General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology by A.K. Raychaudhuri,S. Banerji,A. Banerjee Pdf

For about half a century the general theory of relativity attracted little attention from physicists. However, the discovery of compact objects such as quasars and pulsars, as well as candidates for black holes on the one hand, and the microwave background radiation on the other hand completely changed the picture. In addition, developments in elementary particle physics, such as predictions of the behavior of matter at the ultrahigh energies that might have prevailed in the early stages of the big bang, have greatly en hanced the interest in general relativity. These developments created a large body of readers interested in general relativity, and its applications in astrophysics and cosmology. Having neither the time nor the inclination to delve deeply into the technical literature, such readers need a general introduction to the subject before exploring applica tions. It is for these readers that the present volume is intended. Keeping in mind the broad range of interests and wanting to avoid mathematical compli cations as much as possible, we have ventured to combine all three topics relativity, astrophysics, and cosmology-in a single volume. Naturally, we had to make a careful selection of topics to be discussed in order to keep the book to a manageable length.

Author : W. Israel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401026390

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Relativity, Astrophysics and Cosmology by W. Israel Pdf

The 1972 Banff lectures attempted a systematic exposition of the ideas underlying recent developments in general relativity and its astronomical applications at a level accessible and useful to graduate students having some previous acquaintance with the subject. To our regret, it was not possible to include any printed record of Peebles' beautiful lectures on observational cosmology or of the many stimulating seminars on special topics contributed by the participants. What remains is nevertheless a reason ably self-contained and compact introduction to Einstein's theory in its modern in carnation, and we hope it will be found useful by the many physicists, astronomers, and mathematicians who wish to update and deepen their understanding of the theory. On behalf of the organizing committee, I should like to express appreciation to a number of people whose help was crucial to the success of the enterprise: to Jan van Kranendonk, who initiated the idea of a Banff summer school on general relativity; to him and to David Rowe and Don Betts for inspiration and moral support; to our indefatigable secretaries Olwyn Buckland and Leslie Hughes; and to Garry Nash, Richard Sigal, Tim Spanos, and Gordon Wilson who helped in a variety of ways to keep the wheels running. How much we owe to the splendid cooperative effort of the lecturers will be clear to any reader of the following pages.

Author : I︠A︡kov Borisovich Zelʹdovich,I. D. Novikov
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Science
ISBN : 0226979571

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Relativistic Astrophysics, 2 by I︠A︡kov Borisovich Zelʹdovich,I. D. Novikov Pdf

Though the kinematics of the evolving universe became known decades ago, research into the physics of processes occurring in the expanding universe received a reliable observational and theoretical basis only in more recent years. These achievements have led in turn to the emergence of new problems, on which an unusually active assault has begun. This second volume of Relativistic Astrophysics provides a remarkably complete picture of the present state of cosmology. It is a synthesis of the theoretical foundations of contemporary cosmology, which are derived from work in relativity, plasma theory, thermodynamics, hydrodynamics, and particle physics. It presents the theoretical work that explains, describes, and predicts the nature of the universe, the physical process that occur in it, the formation of galaxies, the synthesis of the light elements, and the cosmological singularity and the theory of gravitation. This book, long and eagerly awaited, is essential for everyone whose work is related to cosmology and astrophysics.

Author : Lizhi Fang,Remo Ruffini
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1983-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813104136

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Basic Concepts In Relativistic Astrophysics by Lizhi Fang,Remo Ruffini Pdf

In this book, the interesting results of similar works carried out by both authors independently, is presented in a unique manner. This book is written as a token of exchange between the East and the West and it is hoped that it will lead to greater cooperation between the scientists.

Author : Stefan Gottlober,Jan P Mucket,Volker Muller
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1992-08-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814554992

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Relativistic Astrophysics And Cosmology - Proceedings Of The Tenth Seminar by Stefan Gottlober,Jan P Mucket,Volker Muller Pdf

This book deals mainly with gravitational physics and its application to the very early universe and models for relativistic objects. It reviews our present knowledge about the origin and formation of large-scale structure, quantum cosmology and some problems of observational cosmology. Experimental tests of general relativity, gravitational wave astrophysics and string theory complete the lists of themes in this volume which contains invited and contributed papers.

Author : Angela V Olinto,David N Schramm,Joshua A Frieman
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1998-06-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814544801

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Relativistic Astrophysics And Cosmology: Proceedings Of The Eighteenth Texas Symposium by Angela V Olinto,David N Schramm,Joshua A Frieman Pdf

Since 1963, the Texas Symposia have been a biennial, peripatetic forum for forefront developments on a wide range of topics in relativistic astrophysics, from pulsars to string theory, from the birth of the universe to the death of stars. The 26 plenary lectures, 230 parallel session talks and 265 poster presentations attest to the scientific vitality of this interdisciplinary field.

Author : I͡Akov Borisovich Zelʹdovich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : LCCN:77128549

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Relativistic Astrophysics: The structure and evolution of the universe by I͡Akov Borisovich Zelʹdovich Pdf

Author : Gregory V. Vereshchagin,Alexey G. Aksenov
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107048225

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Relativistic Kinetic Theory by Gregory V. Vereshchagin,Alexey G. Aksenov Pdf

This book presents fundamentals, equations, and methods of solutions of relativistic kinetic theory, with applications in astrophysics and cosmology.

Author : Maurice H. P. M. Van Putten,Amir Levinson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107010734

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Relativistic Astrophysics of the Transient Universe by Maurice H. P. M. Van Putten,Amir Levinson Pdf

This unified treatment of electromagnetic, hadronic and gravitational radiation processes associated with relativistic outflows from compact objects is ideal for researchers interested in the transient universe. It examines relativistic outflows and radiation processes and links contemporary astronomy to gravitational-wave experiments.

Author : James Binney
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : 9780198752851

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Astrophysics by James Binney Pdf

Astrophysics is said to have been born when Isaac Newton saw an apple drop in his orchard and had the electrifying insight that the Moon falls just like that apple. James Binney shows how the application of physical laws derived on Earth allows us to understand objects that exist on the far side of the Universe.

Author : Bernd Aschenbach,Vadim Burwitz,Günther Hasinger,Bruno Leibundgut
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540747130

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Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology – Einstein’s Legacy by Bernd Aschenbach,Vadim Burwitz,Günther Hasinger,Bruno Leibundgut Pdf

The year 2005, which marked the 100th anniversary of the 'annus mirabilis', the year in which Albert Einstein published three of his most important scientific papers, was the perfect opportunity to review and to present the current scientific understanding of relativistic topics. This book provides an up-to-date reference on the theory of gravity, relativistic astrophysics and cosmology. It is a useful reference tool for both the expert and the new-comer in these fields.

Author : Jiří Bičák,Tomáš Ledvinka
Publisher : Springer
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319063492

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General Relativity, Cosmology and Astrophysics by Jiří Bičák,Tomáš Ledvinka Pdf

The articles included in this Volume represent a broad and highly qualified view on the present state of general relativity, quantum gravity, and their cosmological and astrophysical implications. As such, it may serve as a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration for experts in these fields, as well as an advanced source of information for young researchers. The occasion to gather together so many leading experts in the field was to celebrate the centenary of Einstein's stay in Prague in 1911-1912. It was in fact during his stay in Prague that Einstein started in earnest to develop his ideas about general relativity that fully developed in his paper in 1915. Approaching soon the centenary of his famous paper, this volume offers a precious overview of the path done by the scientific community in this intriguing and vibrant field in the last century, defining the challenges of the next 100 years. The content is divided into four broad parts: (i) Gravity and Prague, (ii) Classical General Relativity, (iii) Cosmology and Quantum Gravity, and (iv) Numerical Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics.

Author : George F. R. Ellis,Roy Maartens,Malcolm A. H. MacCallum
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 637 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521381154

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Relativistic Cosmology by George F. R. Ellis,Roy Maartens,Malcolm A. H. MacCallum Pdf

Surveying key developments and open issues in cosmology for graduate students and researchers, this book focuses on the general concepts and relations that underpin the standard model of the Universe. It also examines anisotropic and inhomogeneous models, and deeper issues, such as quantum cosmology and the multiverse proposal.