Origin of Matter and Evolution of Galaxies

This book focuses on nucleosynthesis and chemical evolution of the universe. The discussion on the universe, using a common language of atomic elements and nucleosynthesis, is presented by leading figures from a wide variety of fields -- astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, nuclear physics and particle physics. One of the highlights is the paper on MACHO's by C Alcock, which was the first to be released to the world. Perspectives of the fields are also presented, such as the SUBARU project and the Radioactive Nuclear Beam Project at INS, University of Tokyo.

Product details

• Assisted by: Toshitaka Kajino (Editor), Shigeru Kubono (Editor), Y. Yoshii (Editor)
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.05.1997
• EAN: 9789810230128
• ISBN: 978-981-02-3012-8
• No. of pages: 468
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy