The definitive A-Z guide to the origin and development of the Universe
This authoritative A-Z clearly explains the ideas and the physics behind our current understanding of the Universe. It is essential for professional and amateur astronomers, advanced science students, and for anyone interested in this enduringly popular subject.
- Over 350 detailed and up-to-date entries – from cosmic inflation and dark energy to Higgs boson and quarks
- Highly illustrated with over 170 images
- Covers both theoretical ideas, such as alternative cosmologies, and observational evidence, such as redshift surveys
- Introductory overview on the hot big bang and the origins of the Universe
- Recommended online resources for many entries
- Includes a glossary, a chronology of cosmological landmarks, and a useful index
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