Introduction to the theory of the early universe : hot big bang theory /

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This book is written from the viewpoint that a deep connection exists between cosmology and particle physics. It presents the results and ideas on both the homogeneous and isotropic Universe at the hot stage of its evolution and in later stages. The main chapters describe in a systematic and pedagog...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rubakov, Valery A.
Other Authors: Gorbunov, Dmitry S.
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: New Jersey : World Scientific, 2018
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Big bang theory.
Expanding universe.
Table of Contents:
  • Cosmology : a preview
  • Homogeneous isotropic universe
  • Dynamics of cosmological expansion
  • : cosmological model with dark matter and dark energy
  • Thermodynamics in expanding universe
  • Recombination
  • Relic neutrinos
  • Big bang nucleosynthesis
  • Dark matter
  • Phase transitions in the early universe
  • Generation of baryon asymmetry
  • Topological defects and solitons in the universe
  • Appendix A : elements of general relativity
  • Appendix B : standard model of particle physics
  • Appendix C : neutrino oscillations
  • Appendix D : quantum field theory at finite temperature.

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