The Physics of the Cosmic Microwave Background

by Dmitry I. Novikov, Igor D. Novikov, Pavel D. Naselsky

Book Overview

Spectacular observational breakthroughs, particularly by the WMAP satellite, have led to a new epoch of CMB science long after its original discovery. Taking a physical approach, the authors of this volume probe the problem of the 'darkness' of the Universe: the origin and evolution of dark energy and matter in the cosmos. Starting with the observational background of modern cosmology, they provide an accessible review of this fascinating yet complex...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110740312X
• ISBN13: 9781107403123
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"