Astrophysics and the evolution of the universe / Leonard S Kisslinger, Carnegie Mellon University, USA.
| Author/creator | Kisslinger, Leonard S. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New Jersey : World Scientific, [2014] |
| Copyright Date | ©2014 |
| Description | xii, 206 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Physics concepts needed for astrophysics -- Forces and particles -- Hubble's law: expansion of the universe -- Stars, galaxies, etc -- Neutrino oscillations, symmetries, and pulsar kicks -- Einstein's special and general theories of relativity -- Radius and temperature of the universe from the general theory of relativity -- Cosmic microwave background radiation (CMBR) -- Electroweak phase transition (EWPT) -- Quantum chromodynamic phase transition (QCDPT). |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2013049520 |
| ISBN | 9789814520904 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 981452090X (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QB461 .K565 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |