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An Introduction to Mathematical Cosmology (1992)
Front Cover Book Details
Author
Jamal Nazrul Islam
Jamal N Islam
Subject Cosmology
Publication Date 10/22/1992
Format Paperback (240 mm)
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Language eng
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This book is a concise introduction to the mathematical aspects of the origin, structure and evolution of the universe. The book begins with a brief overview of observational cosmology and general relativity, and goes on to discuss Friedmann models, the Hubble constant, models with a cosmological constant, singularities, the early universe, inflation and quantum cosmology. This book is rounded off with a chapter on the distant future of the universe. The book is written as a textbook for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students. It will also be of interest to cosmologists, astrophysicists, astronomers, applied mathematicians and mathematical physicists.
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Collection Status In Collection
Index 70
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Product Details
LoC Classification QB981.I73 1992
Dewey 520/.15/1
ISBN 0521377609
Cover Price $21.95
Nr of Pages 202
First Edition No
Rare No