Kinetic Theory in the Expanding Universe (Hardcover)

Kinetic Theory in the Expanding Universe is a self-contained exposition of the applications of kinetic theory to basic problems in modern cosmology, such as the role of stable and unstable massive neutrinos and the theory of cosmological helium production. There has been rapid development of the theory of the origin and evolution of the universe in recent years, stimulated, in large part, by new observations and theories in astrophysics and particle physics. Bernstein takes a different approach and studies what can be concluded from the application of kinetic theory, and in particular the Boltzmann equation and its solutions, to cosmological problems. He begins with a brief survey of the necessary relativity, cosmodynamics, and kinetic theory, before going on to discuss specific problems, such as the role of stable and unstable massive neutrinos, electron-positron annihilation and the theory of cosomological helium production. The focus is in obtaining both a theoretical understanding and concrete numerical results.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
Release date:	August 1988
First published:	1988
Authors:	Jeremy Bernstein
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-36050-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General
LSN:	0-521-36050-1
Barcode:	9780521360500

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