Zeldovich Universe (Iau S308) - Genesis and Growth of the Cosmic Web

On megaparsec scales, matter and galaxies have aggregated into a complex network of interconnected filaments, wall-like structures and compact clusters surrounded by large near-empty void regions. Dubbed the 'Cosmic Web', theoretical and observational studies have led to its recognition as a key aspect of structure in the Universe, representing a universal phase in the gravitationally driven emergence and evolution of cosmic structure. IAU Symposium 308 marked the centenary of the birth of the Russian physicist and cosmologist Yakov B. Zeldovich (1914-87), who was instrumental in the development of this view of structure formation. His seminal work paved the way towards an understanding of the complex web-like structure observed in our Universe. This volume synthesizes the insights obtained from many different observational and theoretical studies, and helps prepare researchers and students working in this vibrant field for the many upcoming surveys.

List of contents

1. Cosmology of Yakov Zeldovich: historical and scientific perspectives; 2. Zeldovich legacy: dynamics and evolution of the Cosmic Web; 3. Surveys and observations of large scale structure; 4. Cosmic Web morphology and identification, reconstruction and clustering; 5. Megaparsec velocity flows; 6. The gaseous Cosmic Web; 7. Galaxy formation and evolution in the Cosmic Web; 8. Cosmic voids; 9. Cosmology; 10. Miscellaneous.

Summary

IAU S308 marks the centenary of the birth of the Russian cosmologist Yakov B. Zeldovich, whose seminal work paved the way towards understanding the complex web-like structure observed in our Universe. This volume synthesizes the insights obtained from observational and theoretical studies for researchers and students working in this vibrant field.

Product details

• Authors: Rien van de Weygaert, Sergei Van De Weygaert Shandarin, Rien Van de Weygaert, Rien (Kapteyn Astronomical Instit Van De Weygaert
• Assisted by: Rien van de Weygaert (Editor), Jaan Einasto (Editor), Enn Saar (Editor), Sergei Shandarin (Editor), Sergei (University of Kansas) Shandarin (Editor), Rien Van de Weygaert (Editor), Rien (Kapteyn Astronomical Institute van de Weygaert (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.11.2016
• EAN: 9781107078604
• ISBN: 978-1-107-07860-4
• No. of pages: 666
• Series: PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATION; PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATION; Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)