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A thorough introduction to modern ideas on cosmology and on the physical basis of the general theory of relativity, An Introduction to the Science of Cosmology explores various theories and ideas in big bang cosmology, providing insight into current problems. Assuming no previous knowledge of astronomy or cosmology, this book takes you beyond introductory texts to the point where you are able to read and appreciate the scientific literature, which is broadly referenced in the book. The authors present the standard big bang theory of the universe and provide an introduction to current inflationary cosmology, emphasizing the underlying physics without excessive technical detail. The book treats cosmological models without reliance on prior knowledge of general relativity, the necessary physics being introduced in the text as required. It also covers recent observational evidence pointing to an accelerating expansion of the universe. The first several chapters provide an introduction to the topics discussed later in the book. The next few chapters introduce relativistic cosmology and the classic observational tests. One chapter gives the main results of the hot big bang theory. Next, the book presents the inflationary model and discusses the problem of the origin of structure and the correspondingly more detailed tests of relativistic models. Finally, the book considers some general issues raised by expansion and isotropy. A reference section completes the work by listing essential formulae, symbols, and physical constants. Beyond the level of many elementary books on cosmology, An Introduction to the Science of Cosmology encompasses numerous recent developments and ideas in the area. It provides more detailed coverage than many other titles available, and the inclusion of problems at the end of each chapter aids in self study and makes the book suitable for taught courses.

Cosmology --- Cosmology. --- General relativity (Physics) --- Kosmologie. --- General relativity (Physics).

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Theory of relativity. Unified field theory --- Cosmology. --- General relativity (Physics)

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Cosmology --- Theory of relativity. Unified field theory --- General relativity (Physics) --- Black holes (Astronomy) --- Relativité générale (Physique) --- Trous noirs (Astronomie) --- Black holes (Astronomy). --- General relativity (Physics). --- Relativité générale (Physique)

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Clarity, readability and rigor combine in the second edition of this widely-used textbook to provide the first step into general relativity for undergraduate students with a minimal background in mathematics. Topics within relativity that fascinate astrophysical researchers and students alike are covered with Schutz's characteristic ease and authority - from black holes to gravitational lenses, from pulsars to the study of the Universe as a whole. This edition now contains discoveries by astronomers that require general relativity for their explanation; a revised chapter on relativistic stars, including new information on pulsars; an entirely rewritten chapter on cosmology; and an extended, comprehensive treatment of modern detectors and expected sources. Over 300 exercises, many new to this edition, give students the confidence to work with general relativity and the necessary mathematics, whilst the informal writing style makes the subject matter easily accessible.

Theory of relativity. Unified field theory --- Relativité générale (physique) --- Astrophysique. --- General relativity (Physics). --- Astrophysics. --- General relativity (Physics) --- Astrophysics --- Relativistic astrophysics --- Astrophysique --- Astrophysique relativiste --- Study and teaching (Higher) --- Etude et enseignement (supérieur) --- Étude et enseignement (supérieur)

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Theory of relativity. Unified field theory --- General relativity (Physics) --- Relativité générale (Physique) --- Relativité générale (Physique) --- Relativistic theory of gravitation --- Relativity theory, General --- Gravitation --- Physics --- Relativity (Physics)