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Cosmic microwave background / Ruth Durrer.

By: Publication details: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008.Description: xii, 401 p. : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9780521847049
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 523.1 23 D965
Contents:
1. The homogeneous and isotropic universe -- 2. Perturbation theory -- 3. Initial conditions -- 4. CMB anisotropies -- 5. CMB polarization and the total angular momentum approach -- 6. Cosmological parameter estimation -- 7. Lensing and the CMB -- 8. The CMB spectrum -- References -- Index.
Summary: Examining the theory of cosmic background radiation and recent developments, this textbook starts with an introduction to modern cosmology and its main successes, followed by a thorough derivation of cosmological perturbation theory. It then explores the generation of initial fluctuations by inflation.
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Books ISI Library, Kolkata 523.1 D965 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 136812
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The homogeneous and isotropic universe --
2. Perturbation theory --
3. Initial conditions --
4. CMB anisotropies --
5. CMB polarization and the total angular momentum approach --
6. Cosmological parameter estimation --
7. Lensing and the CMB --
8. The CMB spectrum --
References --
Index.

Examining the theory of cosmic background radiation and recent developments, this textbook starts with an introduction to modern cosmology and its main successes, followed by a thorough derivation of cosmological perturbation theory. It then explores the generation of initial fluctuations by inflation.

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