Structures in the universe by exact methods : formation, evolution, interactions /

As the structures in our Universe are mapped out on ever larger scales, and with increasing detail, the use of inhomogeneous models is becoming an essential tool for analyzing and understanding them. This book reviews a number of important developments in the application of inhomogeneous solutions o...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Bolejko, Krzysztof, 1980-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Series:Cambridge monographs on mathematical physics.
Subjects:
Cosmology > Mathematics.
Einstein field equations.
Inhomogeneous materials.
Cosmologie > Mathématiques.
Équations du champ d'Einstein.
Milieux non homogènes (Physique)
SCIENCE > Cosmology.
Cosmology > Mathematics
Einstein field equations
Inhomogeneous materials
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Purpose of this book
  • 2. Exact solutions of Einstein's equations that are used in cosmology
  • 3. Light propagation
  • 4. Structure formation
  • 5. Cosmological constant and coincidence problems
  • 6. Horizon problem
  • 7. CMB temperature fluctuations
  • 8. Conclusions.

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