Cosmological Parameters and the Evolution of the Universe (International Astronomical Union Symposia)
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
How old is our Universe? At what speed is our Universe expanding? Is our universe flat or curved? How is the hierarchical structure of the present Universe formed? The purpose of IAU Symposium 183 on the Cosmological Parameters and the Evolution of the Universe was to encourage a state-of-the-art discussion and assessment of cosmology by putting together the latest observational data and theoretical ideas on the evolution of the universe and cosmological parameters. In this volume, excellent reviews on these subjects by distinguished scientists are included. The first article by M.S. Longair, `Cosmological Parameters and the Evolution of the Universe: Progress and Prospect', is a magnificent general review which can be understood by non-specialists. The other reviews include Hubble Constants (W.L. Freedman, G.A. Tammann), Microwave Background Radiation (R.B. Partridge, N. Sugiyama), Galaxy Formation and Evolution (R.S. Ellis) and Alternative Cosmological Models (J.V. Narlikar). In addition to the reviews, recent observational and theoretical developments by outstanding active scientists are included.
Book Info
Proceedings of the 183rd Symposium of the International Astronomical Union held in Kyoto, Japan, on August 18-22, 1997 discussing the developments in theoretical and observational researches in cosmology in the last two decades.
Cosmological Parameters and the Evolution of the Universe (International Astronomical Union Symposia),Katsuhiko Sato,Springer,0792354591,Astronomy - General,Astronomy - Universe,Congresses,Cosmology,Cosmology (Astronomy),Formation,Galaxies,General,Large scale structure (Astrono,Large scale structure (Astronomy),Science,Science/Mathematics,Science / Cosmology
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