Tai L. Chow

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Gravity, Black Holes, and the Very Early Universe (eBook, PDF)

An Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology

Beschreibung

Professor Tai Chow presents the most exciting topics in contemporary astrophysics and lays out the basic ideas of Einstein, including his law of gravitation. He explains the physics behind black holes, and weaves into this an absorbing account of the structure of the universe and the science of cosmology, including presenting the various models of the Big Bang, the Inflationary Universe, and the Unification of Forces. Travel with the author down this engaging path to reach some fascinating conclusions, which raise even more interesting questions for the future of astronomy and physics. The book's highly informative and user-friendly style will make it an attractive choice for teachers and students.

Technische Details

• Geräte: PC
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• Größe: 6.17MB

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• Text-to-Speech

Autor

Tai L. Chow is Professor of Physics at California State University, Stanislaus. He has written a successful text on Mathematical Methods with Cambridge University Press:

Chow, Mathematical Methods for Physicists: A Concise Introduction (Cambridge, ISBN 0521655447 , 555 pp., Hardcover, $58.00 [Hardcover: $120.00], 7/2000)

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer US
• Seitenzahl: 280
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Oktober 2007
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780387736310
• Artikelnr.: 43730370

Rezensionen

From the reviews: "Chow ... has successfully filled the gap in the literature between introductory texts for lay readers interested in cosmology and advanced works. Chow's book is aimed at undergraduates but is accessible to all readers ... . Chapters can stand alone for quick reference, yet the book's progressive nature makes it a viable course resource for supporting all physics curricula. ... this work will be suitable for all science libraries and collections. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates through graduate students." (J. H. Murphy, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (8), 2008) "This book has its roots in the lecture notes of Professor Chow, who taught an undergraduate course in relativity and cosmology ... . I was interested by the ideas and the historical aspects developed ... on the inflationary universe and the physics of the very early universe. ... The book may be useful for general information on cosmology and to a physicist already well prepared in general relativity and cosmology to prepare a course on these subjects." (Fernande Grandjean, Belgian Physical Society Magazine, Issue 2, June, 2009)