An Introduction to Mathematical Cosmology (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)

This book provides a concise introduction to the mathematical aspects of the origin, structure and evolution of the universe. The book begins with a brief overview of observational and theoretical cosmology, along with a short introduction of general relativity. It then goes on to discuss Friedmann models, the Hubble constant and deceleration parameter, singularities, the early universe, inflation, quantum cosmology and the distant future of the universe. This new edition contains a rigorous derivation of the Robertson-Walker metric. It also discusses the limits to the parameter space through various theoretical and observational constraints, and presents a new inflationary solution for a sixth degree potential. This book is suitable as a textbook for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students. It will also be of interest to cosmologists, astrophysicists, applied mathematicians and mathematical physicists.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2001
First published:	2002
Authors:	J. N. Islam
Dimensions:	237 x 158 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	264
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-49650-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Theoretical & mathematical astronomy Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Cosmology & the universe Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Galaxies, clusters, intergalactic matter > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-49650-0
Barcode:	9780521496506

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