Krzysztof Bolejko

Structures in the Universe by Exact Methods (eBook, PDF)

Formation, Evolution, Interactions

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Produktbeschreibung

As the structures in our Universe are mapped out on ever larger scales, and with increasing detail, the use of inhomogeneous models is becoming an essential tool for analyzing and understanding them. This book reviews a number of important developments in the application of inhomogeneous solutions of Einstein's field equations to cosmology. It shows how inhomogeneous models can be employed to study the evolution of structures such as galaxy clusters and galaxies with central black holes, and to account for cosmological observations like supernovae dimming, the cosmic microwave background, baryon acoustic oscillations or the dependence of the Hubble parameter on redshift within classical general relativity. Whatever `dark matter' and `dark energy' turn out to be, inhomogeneities exist on many scales and need to be investigated with all appropriate methods. This book is of great value to all astrophysicists and researchers working in cosmology, from graduate students to academic researchers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Oktober 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780511654411
• Artikelnr.: 38207815

Autorenporträt

Krzysztof Bolejko is an Assistant Professor at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland. His area of research is cosmology, in particular applications of inhomogeneous cosmological models, study of light propagation, backreaction effects, and faster than light mechanisms.

Inhaltsangabe

1. The purpose of this book
Part I. Theoretical Background: 2. Exact solutions of Einstein's equations that are used in cosmology
3. Light propagation
Part II. Applications of the Models in Cosmology: 4. Structure formation
5. The cosmological constant and coincidence problems
6. The horizon problem
7. CMB temperature fluctuations
8. Conclusions
References
Index.