[PDF] The Road To Galaxy Formation eBook

Author : William C. Keel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 28,50 MB
Release : 2002-09-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781852335748

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Written by one of the leading authorities in the field, this is one of the first book's to describe one of today's most important problems in cosmology - the formation of galaxies. The book tackles this great puzzle by discusses the beginnings of the process from cosmological observations and calculations, considers the broad features of galaxies that we need to explain and what we know of their later history. The author compares the competing theories for galaxy formation and considers the progress expected from new generations of powerful telescopes both on earth and in space. An intriguing text on one of today's greatest and most profound puzzles.

Author : William C. Keel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 30,20 MB
Release : 2007-08-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540725350

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The formation of galaxies is one of the greatest puzzles in astronomy, the solution is shrouded in the depths of space and time, but has profound implications for the universe we observe today. This book discusses the beginnings of the process from cosmological observations and calculations. It examines the different theories of galaxy formation and shows where each theory either succeeds or fails in explaining what we actually observe. In addition, the book looks ahead to what we may expect to uncover about the epoch of galaxy formation from the new and upcoming generations of telescopes and technology.

Author : Houjun Mo
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 841 pages
File Size : 36,24 MB
Release : 2010-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521857937

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A coherent introduction for researchers in astronomy, particle physics, and cosmology on the formation and evolution of galaxies.

Author : Andrea Cimatti
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 20,78 MB
Release : 2019-10-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 1107134765

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

Author : Abraham Loeb
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,61 MB
Release : 2010-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 1400834066

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A concise introduction to cosmology and how light first emerged in the universe Though astrophysicists have developed a theoretical framework for understanding how the first stars and galaxies formed, only now are we able to begin testing those theories with actual observations of the very distant, early universe. We are entering a new and exciting era of discovery that will advance the frontiers of knowledge, and this book couldn't be more timely. It covers all the basic concepts in cosmology, drawing on insights from an astronomer who has pioneered much of this research over the past two decades. Abraham Loeb starts from first principles, tracing the theoretical foundations of cosmology and carefully explaining the physics behind them. Topics include the gravitational growth of perturbations in an expanding universe, the abundance and properties of dark matter halos and galaxies, reionization, the observational methods used to detect the earliest galaxies and probe the diffuse gas between them—and much more. Cosmology seeks to solve the fundamental mystery of our cosmic origins. This book offers a succinct and accessible primer at a time when breathtaking technological advances promise a wealth of new observational data on the first stars and galaxies. Provides a concise introduction to cosmology Covers all the basic concepts Gives an overview of the gravitational growth of perturbations in an expanding universe Explains the process of reionization Describes the observational methods used to detect the earliest galaxies

Author : William Howard Waller
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 38,88 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Science
ISBN : 0691122245

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Presents a grand tour of our home Galaxy's structure, genesis, and evolution, based on the latest astronomical findings.

Author : David H Hughes
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 34,93 MB
Release : 2001-10-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9814492094

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The arrival of large submillimeter and millimeter-wave detector arrays opened a new window on galaxy formation and evolution. The major new facilities now being designed or constructed, such as ALMA (MMA) and the Large Millimeter Telescope (LMT), will soon be expanding the horizons even farther.The Conference on “Deep Millimeter Surveys: Implications for Galaxy Formation and Evolution” drew together the major international groups working on submillimeter and millimeter-wave galaxies to discuss their relation to other galaxies both near by and in the early Universe, the role of the LMT and other new facilities in advancing the new field, and the implications of the new results and models for our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution. The resulting compendium of reports on observations, simulations, theory and interpretation, and instrumentation is the first book to present the new millimeter view of the early Universe thoroughly in a single volume.

Author : Abraham Loeb
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 13,33 MB
Release : 2013-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0691144923

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This book provides a comprehensive, self-contained introduction to one of the most exciting frontiers in astrophysics today: the quest to understand how the oldest and most distant galaxies in our universe first formed. Until now, most research on this question has been theoretical, but the next few years will bring about a new generation of large telescopes that promise to supply a flood of data about the infant universe during its first billion years after the big bang. This book bridges the gap between theory and observation. It is an invaluable reference for students and researchers on early galaxies. The First Galaxies in the Universe starts from basic physical principles before moving on to more advanced material. Topics include the gravitational growth of structure, the intergalactic medium, the formation and evolution of the first stars and black holes, feedback and galaxy evolution, reionization, 21-cm cosmology, and more. Provides a comprehensive introduction to this exciting frontier in astrophysics Begins from first principles Covers advanced topics such as the first stars and 21-cm cosmology Prepares students for research using the next generation of large telescopes Discusses many open questions to be explored in the coming decade

Author : E. J. Alfaro
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 29,34 MB
Release : 1995-08-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521481779

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This review examines all the key physical processes involved in the formation and evolution of the Milky Way, based on an international meeting held in Granada (Spain).