ENGLISH

Galaxy Formation and Evolution

By Houjun Mo , Frank van den Bosch , Simon White

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2010
ISBN
0521857937, 9780521857932
LCC
QB857 .M63 2010
Open Library ID
OL24023033M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
12 MB (12900959 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
842\842
Time added
2010-08-30 15:18:36
Физика;Астрономия и астрофизика;Астрофизика;Астроф

Description

The rapidly expanding field of galaxy formation lies at the interface between astronomy, particle physics, and cosmology. Covering diverse topics from these disciplines, all of which are needed to understand how galaxies form and evolve, this book is ideal for researchers entering the field. Individual chapters explore the evolution of the Universe as a whole and its particle and radiation content; linear and nonlinear growth of cosmic structure; processes affecting the gaseous and dark matter components of galaxies and their stellar populations; the formation of spiral and elliptical galaxies; central supermassive black holes and the activity associated with them; galaxy interactions; and the intergalactic medium. Emphasizing both observational and theoretical aspects, this book provides a coherent introduction for astronomers, cosmologists, and astroparticle physicists to the broad range of science underlying the formation and evolution of galaxies.

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