Theoretical and Observational Cosmology: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Theoretical and Observational Cosmology, Cargese, France, August 17-29, 1998

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Contains the 12 talks given at the August 1998 summer school. The first, and longest, lecture introduces the different cosmological models and their associated parameters. The importance of spatial symmetries to approach the structure of space-time, and developments in the theoretical and observational sides of cosmic topology are then reviewed. Gravitational lensing is discussed in two lectures which introduce the relevant equations and phenomenological parameters, and distinguish the various cases of lensing with special attention paid to lensing by galaxy clusters. Other topics are cosmic velocity fields, the cosmic microwave background, primordial nucleosynthesis, primordial galaxies, quasars, the use of type Ia supernovae as standard candles for the determination of cosmological parameters, and the search for dark matter. No index. -- Copyright © 2000 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved

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A complete account of the fundamental techniques of general relativity and their application to cosmology. The book includes reviews of the different cosmological models and their classification, including such topics as causality and horizons, the cosmological parameters, observational tests and constraints of cosmology, symmetries and the large scale topology of space and space-time, and the use of supernovas as cosmological indicators. The perturbations to the cosmological models are discussed throughout the volume. The cosmic microwave background is presented, with an emphasis in secondary distortions in relation to cosmological models and large scale structures. Recent results on dark matter are summarised. A general review of primordial nucleosynthesis is given. Gravitational lensing is discussed in great detail. Most contributions show a balance between theory and observation. Readership: A solid background for students and researchers intending to work in the field of theoretical and observational cosmology.


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Contains the 12 talks given at the August 1998 summer school. The first, and longest, lecture introduces the different cosmological models and their associated parameters. The importance of spatial symmetries to approach the structure of space-time, and developments in the theoretical and observational sides of cosmic topology are then reviewed. Gravitational lensing is discussed in two lectures which introduce the relevant equations and phenomenological parameters, and distinguish the various cases of lensing with special attention paid to lensing by galaxy clusters. Other topics are cosmic velocity fields, the cosmic microwave background, primordial nucleosynthesis, primordial galaxies, quasars, the use of type Ia supernovae as standard candles for the determination of cosmological parameters, and the search for dark matter. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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