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Synopsis
The rapidly expanding field of galaxy formation lies at the interfaces
of astronomy, particle physics, and cosmology. Covering diverse topics
from these disciplines, all of which are needed to understand how
galaxies form and evolve, this book is ideal for researchers entering
the field.
Individual chapters explore the evolution of the Universe as a whole
and its particle and radiation content; linear and nonlinear growth of
cosmic structure; processes affecting the gaseous and dark matter
components of galaxies and their stellar populations; the formation of
spiral and elliptical galaxies; central supermassive black holes and
the activity associated with them; galaxy interactions; and the
intergalactic medium.
Emphasizing both observational and theoretical aspects, this book
provides a coherent introduction for astronomers, cosmologists, and
astroparticle physicists to the broad range of science underlying the
formation and evolution of galaxies.
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Details
| Hardback, 840 pages |
| 160 illustrations (B/W) |
| Size: 247 x 174 mm |
| Weight: 1.77 kg |
| ISBN: 978-0-521-85793-2 |
| Publisher: Cambridge University Press |
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About the Authors
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Houjun
Mo is Professor of Astrophysics at the University of
Massachusetts. He is known for his work on the formation and
clustering of galaxies and their dark matter halos.
Address: Department of Astronomy, University of Massachusetts,
710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
E-mail: hjmo@astro.umass.edu |
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Frank van den Bosch is Assistant Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at
Yale University, and is known for his studies of the formation,
dynamics, and clustering of galaxies.
Address: Department of Astronomy, Yale University,
P.O. Box 208101, New Haven, CT 06520-8101, USA
E-mail: vdbosch@yale.edu |
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Simon White is Director at the Max Planck Institute for
Astrophysics in Garching. He is one of the originators of the
modern theory of galaxy formation and has received numerous
international prizes and honors.
Address: Max-Planck Institute for Astrophysics,
Karl-Schwarzschild-Str.1, 85740 Garching, Germany
E-mail: swhite@mpa-garching.mpg.de |
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