The First Galaxies: Theoretical Predictions and Observational Clues

By Tommy Wiklind

Book Overview

Part I The First Sources of Light.- Chapter 1 The Basic Theoretical Framework.- Chapter 2 The Epoch of Reionization.- Chapter 3 The First Stars.- Part II The First Galaxies and Normal Stellar Populations.- Chapter 4 Formation of the First Galaxies: Theory and Simulations.- Chapter 5 Observing the First Galaxies.- Chapter 6 The Formation of the First Massive Black Holes.- Part III Tools & Techniques.- Chapter 7 Evolutionary Synthesis Models as a Tool and Guide Towards the First Galaxies.- Chapter 8 Exploring the Universe with Metal-Poor Stars.- Chapter 9 The Potential Impact of Future Observatories.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642448607
• ISBN13: 9783642448607
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"