Cosmology and the universe

A comprehensive examination of nearly fourteen billion years of galaxy formation and evolution, from primordial gas to present-day galaxies.

A comprehensive examination of nearly fourteen billion years of galaxy formation and evolution, from primordial gas to present-day galaxies.

An overview of fine-tuning arguments in physics, for students and researchers in physics and philosophy.

An accessible introductory textbook on general relativity, covering the theory''s foundations, mathematical formalism and major applications.

Martin Harwit''s influential book, Cosmic Discovery, is rereleased after more than 35 years, with a new Preface by the author.

Martin Harwit''s influential book, Cosmic Discovery, is rereleased after more than 35 years, with a new Preface by the author.

Documenting the different formulations of general relativity, this book reveals valuable insight into the nature of the gravitational force.

The definitive guide to modern meteor science, destined to be the standard resource for advanced students and researchers.

A comprehensive review of the testing and research conducted on Einstein''s theory of general relativity.

A complete text on the physics of gamma-ray bursts, the most brilliant explosions since the Big Bang.

Outlining Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND), this volume assesses its viability as the leading alternative to the standard cosmological model.

Prominent intellectuals and public figures explore the dynamics of development, offering varying perspectives from a range of fields.

Outlining Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND), this volume assesses its viability as the leading alternative to the standard cosmological model.

Documenting the different formulations of general relativity, this book reveals valuable insight into the nature of the gravitational force.

Presents a detailed analysis of modified theories of gravity, discussing their development, cosmological and astrophysical implications and outstanding challenges.

Provides an overview of the fundamentals of Bayesian inference and its applications within astrophysics, for graduate students and researchers.

This widely used textbook explains general relativity for advanced undergraduates, requiring only a minimal background in mathematics.

A complete text on the physics of gamma-ray bursts, the most brilliant explosions since the Big Bang.

Prominent intellectuals and public figures explore the dynamics of development, offering varying perspectives from a range of fields.

A comprehensive review of the testing and research conducted on Einstein''s theory of general relativity.

Describes global non-inertial frames in special and general relativity and provides a detailed description of mathematical methods.

Describes global non-inertial frames in special and general relativity and provides a detailed description of mathematical methods.

An introduction to cosmic magnetic fields on a range of astrophysical and cosmological scales for young researchers and graduate students.

Explains the fundamentals of astronomy together with the hottest current topics in this field, such as exoplanets and gravitational waves.

Explains the fundamentals of astronomy together with the hottest current topics in this field, such as exoplanets and gravitational waves.

A history of how scientific ideas have transformed international politics since 1550.

An account of classic and contemporary aspects of astrophysics, with an emphasis on analytical calculations and physical understanding.

An account of classic and contemporary aspects of astrophysics, with an emphasis on analytical calculations and physical understanding.

Introduces the physics of general relativity in relation to modern topics such as gamma-ray bursts, black holes, and gravitational waves.

Presents the physics of stars in relation to modern topics such as neutrino oscillations, supernovae, black holes, and gravitational waves.

Introduces the physics of general relativity in relation to modern topics such as gamma-ray bursts, black holes, and gravitational waves.

Presents the physics of stars in relation to modern topics such as neutrino oscillations, supernovae, black holes, and gravitational waves.

This book presents the basics of gravitational lensing, accessible to students and researchers with a wide range of backgrounds.

This book presents the basics of gravitational lensing, accessible to students and researchers with a wide range of backgrounds.

This book explains the fundamental science and mathematics that has enabled cosmology to become the precise quantitative science it is today.

This book explains the fundamental science and mathematics that has enabled cosmology to become the precise quantitative science it is today.

Detailed exposition of automorphic representations and their relation to string theory, for mathematicians and theoretical physicists.

Provides advanced students with an introduction to modern galactic dynamics, and equips them with useful observational and theoretical tools.

Provides advanced students with an introduction to modern galactic dynamics, and equips them with useful observational and theoretical tools.

This book examines how our understanding of the cosmos advanced rapidly during the twentieth century and identifies factors contributing to this progress.

This book examines how our understanding of the cosmos advanced rapidly during the twentieth century and identifies factors contributing to this progress.

An insider''s view of how the massive black hole was discovered at the Galactic Center.

An insider''s view of how the massive black hole was discovered at the Galactic Center.

Revised second edition for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.

Aimed at graduate students and young researchers, this volume presents observational techniques, tools, and models for studying Local Group galaxies.

This book explores why dust forms around stars, and how to model stellar dust formation and dust-forming environments consistently.

Fully updated, this new edition provides a uniquely interdisciplinary overview of Earth''s history and evolution for Earth science undergraduates.

Fully updated, this new edition provides a uniquely interdisciplinary overview of Earth''s history and evolution for Earth science undergraduates.

A comprehensive introduction to the theory underpinning our study of active galactic nuclei and the ways we observe them.

A comprehensive introduction to the theory underpinning our study of active galactic nuclei and the ways we observe them.