Is the Universe Open or Closed?: The Density of Matter in the Universe (Cambridge Lecture Notes in Physics)
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Peter Coles (Author) George Ellis (Author)
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This controversial book examines one of the most fundamental questions of modern cosmology: how much matter is there in the Universe? This issue affects theories of the origin and evolution of the Universe as well as its geometrical structure and ultimate fate. The authors discuss all the relevant cosmological and astrophysical evidence and come to the conclusion that the balance of arguments presently lies with a density of around twenty per cent of the critical density required for the Universe to ultimately recollapse. Because the arguments presented constitute a 'state-of-the-art' analysis of the observational and theoretical arguments surrounding the existence of dark matter, primordial nucleosynthesis, large-scale structure formation and the cosmic microwave background radiation, this study provides the reader with an indispensable introduction to the most exciting recent developments in modern cosmology. Written by two eminent cosmologists, this topical and provocative book will be essential reading for all cosmologists and astrophysicists. 1 Tables, unspecified; 3 Halftones, unspecified; 13 Line drawings, unspecified
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- Contributor: Peter Coles
- Imprint: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN13: 9780521566896
- Number of Pages: 256
- Packaged Dimensions: 153x228x14mm
- Packaged Weight: 345
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Release Date: 1997-04-10
- Series: Cambridge Lecture Notes in Physics
- Binding: Paperback / softback
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