Particle Astrophysics, Second Edition by Dh Perkins
The last years have seen a symbiosis of the fields of elementary particle physics and the astrophysics of the early universe. This text presents the background of the subjects and the latest developments at a level suitable for final year undergraduates and beginning graduate students. The first chapters cover the properties and interactions of elementary particles followed by discussion of the early universe, including inflation, dark matter and dark energy, and the growth of the galactic structure. The final chapters discuss cosmic rays and particle physics in the stars. The close relation between particle interactions and large scale development of the cosmos is a constant theme in the text, with emphasis on the interplay between experiment and theory. This book is an enlarged and updated version of the first edition published five years ago. In a rapidly evolving field, emphasis has of course been placed on the most recent developments. However, the opportunity has also been taken to re-arrange the material and present it in more detail and at somewhat greater length.-
Quantum Optics
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Atomic Physics
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Statistical Mechanics
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Particle Astrophysics
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Soft Condensed Matter
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A Modern Introduction to Quantum Field Theory
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Modern Classical Optics
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Quantum Information
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Concepts of Elementary Particle Physics
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Laser Physics
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Physical Foundations of Spectroscopy
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Lectures on Complex Networks
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Statistical Mechanics: Entropy, Order Parameters, and Complexity
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Theoretical Microfluidics
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Superconductivity, Superfluids and Condensates
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Polymer Electronics
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Kinetic Theory and Transport Phenomena
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The Physics of Nanoelectronics
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Optical Properties of Solids
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Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations
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Particle Physics in the LHC Era
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Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology
The real strength of this book lies in the linking particle physics with astrophysics, right from the startI would especially reccommend this book for senior students. * Astronomy & Space *
D. H. Perkins is Emeritus Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199545452 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199545456 |
| Title | Particle Astrophysics, Second Edition |
| Author | Dh Perkins |
| Series | Oxford Master Series In Physics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2008-12-04 |
| Number of pages | 358 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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