Cosmology

This is the 2nd edition of a highly successful title, concentrating primarily on the theory behind the origin and the evolution of the universe, and where appropriate relating it to observation. Cosmology: The Origin and Evolution of Cosmic Structures, Second Edition, is a modern introduction to this fascinating and fast developing subject. The book provides a unique bridge between introductory and advanced material, starting with the elementary foundations of basic cosmological theory, to 'state-of-the-art' frontier research. Extensively revised and updated, the Second Edition includes the latest observational and theoretical developments. The book is fully illustrated throughout with completely updated references. Features: * Recent observational breakthroughs including high redshift supernovae, CMB measurements, gravitational lensing and galaxy studies. * The latest theoretical developments, such as supercomputer simulations and semi-analytical galaxy formation * Around 100 graded problems, ranging from basic cosmology to advanced topics. This book will be invaluable to advanced undergraduates and postgraduates taking cosmology courses and will also be a useful reference for researchers in the field.