Cosmology

Klappentext This volume represents an important stage in the development of cosmology as a distinct branch of physics. Zusammenfassung First published in 1952! this volume represents an important stage in the development of cosmology. With detailed discussions of different theories including Newtonian cosmology! relativistic cosmology and kinematic relativity! it gives a remarkable insight into scientific thought. It will be useful to anyone with an interest in the history of science or the progression of scientific ideas. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Part I. Principles of Cosmology: 1. Physics and cosmology; 2. The cosmological principle; Part II. Observational Evidence: 3. The background light of the sky; 4. The problem with inertia; 5. Observations of distant nebulae; Appendix: the K-term of the red shift; 6. Astrophysical and geophysical data; 7. Microphysics and cosmology; Part III. Cosmological Theories: 8. Theoretical concepts; 9. Newtonian cosmology; 10. Relativistic cosmology; 11. Kinematic relativity; 12. The Steady-State Theory; 13. The theories of Eddington, Dirac and Jordan; 14. The present position in cosmology; Bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Hermann Bondi, Bondi Hermann
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.04.2011
• EAN: 9780521141185
• ISBN: 978-0-521-14118-5
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Cosmology & the universe, Cosmology and the universe, SCIENCE / Space Science / Cosmology, Designed / suitable for A and AS Level (England and Wales), Designed / suitable for A & AS Level, For advanced / upper secondary education