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Theoretical and Observational Cosmology

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  • © 1999

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Editors:
  1. Marc Lachièze-Rey

    1. Service d’Astrophysique, CE Saclay, Gif sur Yvette Cedex, France

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Part of the book series: Nato Science Series C: (ASIC, volume 541)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxii
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  2. Cosmological Models

    • George F. R. Ellis, Henk Van Elst
    Pages 1-116

  3. Topology of the Universe: Theory and Observation

    • Jean-Pierre Luminet, Boudewijn F. Roukema
    Pages 117-156

  4. Symmetries in General Relativity and Beyond

    • M. Lachièze-Rey
    Pages 157-178

  5. Gravitational Lenses

    • Francis Bernardeau
    Pages 179-209

  6. Cosmological Applications of Gravitational Lensing

    • Y. Mellier
    Pages 211-243

  7. Measurement of Cosmological Parameters Using Type Ia Supernovae

    • R. Pain
    Pages 245-260

  8. Primordial Nucleosynthesis

    • K. A. Olive
    Pages 261-304

  9. Searches for Dark Matter

    • J. Rich
    Pages 305-316

  10. Temperature Anisotropies of the Cosmic Microwave Background

    • N. Aghanim
    Pages 317-351

  11. Primordial Galaxies: From Local HII Galaxies to High Redshift Galaxies

    • D. Kunth
    Pages 353-364

  12. Active Galactic Nuclei

    • Guy Mathez
    Pages 365-379

  13. Cosmic Velocity Fields

    • J. F. L. Simmons
    Pages 381-396
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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.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Service d’Astrophysique, CE Saclay, Gif sur Yvette Cedex, France

    Marc Lachièze-Rey

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