"The Early Universe" is an authoritative reference work by Edward Kolb on the early history of the universe. The book covers important topics such as primordial nucleosynthesis, baryogenesis, and phase transitions in cosmology. This study book is intended for scientists and students who delve into the origin and evolution of the cosmos.
Description
"The Early Universe" discusses core topics in the study of the early universe, including primordial nucleosynthesis, baryogenesis, phase transitions, inflation, dark matter, and the formation of galaxies. Relics such as axions, neutrinos, and monopoles are also covered, as well as speculations about the universe during the Planck time. The work includes more than ninety illustrations and an up-to-date update on recent developments, such as the results from COBE.
Product specifications
- Author: Edward Kolb
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
- Imprint: Westview Press Inc
- Publication date: 1994-01-31
- Number of pages: 594
- ISBN: 9780201626742
- Topic: Cosmology and the universe
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Space Science / Cosmology
About the author
Edward W. Kolb is the head of the NASA/Fermilab Astrophysics Center and a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the first seconds after the Big Bang, studying conditions in the early universe that are comparable to high-energy collisions in particle accelerators. Kolb also gives lectures on the early development of the universe and has been recognized for his contributions to education.