Fundamentals of Galaxy Dynamics, Formation and Evolution

2019-04-02
Fundamentals of Galaxy Dynamics, Formation and Evolution
Author: Ignacio Ferreras
Publisher: UCL Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1911307614
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Galaxies, along with their underlying dark matter halos, constitute the building blocks of structure in the Universe. Of all fundamental forces, gravity is the dominant one that drives the evolution of structures from small density seeds at early times to the galaxies we see today. The interactions among myriads of stars, or dark matter particles, in a gravitating structure produce a system with fascinating connotations to thermodynamics, with some analogies and some fundamental differences. Ignacio Ferreras presents a concise introduction to extragalactic astrophysics, with emphasis on stellar dynamics, and the growth of density fluctuations in an expanding Universe. Additional chapters are devoted to smaller systems (stellar clusters) and larger ones (galaxy clusters). Fundamentals of Galaxy Dynamics, Formation and Evolution is written for advanced undergraduates and beginning postgraduate students, providing a useful tool to get up to speed in a starting research career. Some of the derivations for the most important results are presented in detail to enable students appreciate the beauty of maths as a tool to understand the workings of galaxies. Each chapter includes a set of problems to help the student advance with the material.

The Structure and Evolution of Galaxies

2005-06-17
The Structure and Evolution of Galaxies
Author: Steve Phillipps
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2005-06-17
Genre: Science
ISBN:
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The Structure and Evolution of Galaxies is a concise introduction to this fascinating subject providing the reader with the fundamentals in a clear and accessible style. This user-friendly text assumes some prerequisite knowledge of astronomy, with the necessary mathematics kept to a minimum. Beginning with an introduction to the existence of our own external galaxies, the book moves on to discuss how perceptions of galaxy development have changed over time. The three categories of galaxies are then discussed with later chapters considering their formation and evolution. The book concludes with an overview of both current developments in the field and considers the direction of future research. Clear and accessible introduction to this dynamic subject Introduces definitions of key terms and puts them in context Includes current research and future developments in the field Appendix of basic definitions to clarify key concepts An invaluable text for students of astronomy and physics

Introduction to Galaxy Formation and Evolution

2019-10-17
Introduction to Galaxy Formation and Evolution
Author: Andrea Cimatti
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 587
Release: 2019-10-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1107134765
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A comprehensive examination of nearly fourteen billion years of galaxy formation and evolution, from primordial gas to present-day galaxies.

Galaxy Formation and Evolution

2010-05-20
Galaxy Formation and Evolution
Author: Houjun Mo
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 841
Release: 2010-05-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0521857937
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A coherent introduction for researchers in astronomy, particle physics, and cosmology on the formation and evolution of galaxies.

The Origin and Evolution of Galaxies

2012-12-06
The Origin and Evolution of Galaxies
Author: J.T. Jones
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9400979398
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The Origin and Evolution of Galaxies is the outstanding problem of modern cosmology. Fortunately. we have a firm cosmological framework on which to base our theories (the hot big bang) and recently there has been substantial progress in providing observations which potentially can constrain these theories. The problem of galaxy formation is. as a consequence. one involving many diverse branches of physics and astrophysics. It has been the aim of the school. and this compendium of lectures and seminars. to bring together these diverse aspects at a level enabling research workers to understand what is going on in other corners of the subject and to see how progress in each area impinges on the others. We are grateful to the contributors to this volume for allowing us considerable editorial license with their articles. We have attempted to provide a representative sample of the talks that were given at the school besides the texts of the invited lecturers. It is regrettable that for reasons of space we have had to leave out a number of other contributions.

Dynamics of Galaxies

2014-04-21
Dynamics of Galaxies
Author: Giuseppe Bertin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 487
Release: 2014-04-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1107000548
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Provides advanced students with an introduction to modern galactic dynamics, and equips them with useful observational and theoretical tools.

Galaxies in the Universe

2007-02-05
Galaxies in the Universe
Author: Linda S. Sparke
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2007-02-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521855938
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This extensively illustrated book presents the astrophysics of galaxies since their beginnings in the early Universe. It has been thoroughly revised to take into account the most recent observational data, and recent discoveries such as dark energy. There are new sections on galaxy clusters, gamma ray bursts and supermassive black holes. The authors explore the basic properties of stars and the Milky Way before working out towards nearby galaxies and the distant Universe. They discuss the structures of galaxies and how galaxies have developed, and relate this to the evolution of the Universe. The book also examines ways of observing galaxies across the whole electromagnetic spectrum, and explores dark matter and its gravitational pull on matter and light. This book is self-contained and includes several homework problems with hints. It is ideal for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.

Physical Foundations of Cosmology

2005-11-10
Physical Foundations of Cosmology
Author: Viatcheslav Mukhanov
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2005-11-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139447114
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Inflationary cosmology has been developed over the last twenty years to remedy serious shortcomings in the standard hot big bang model of the universe. This textbook, first published in 2005, explains the basis of modern cosmology and shows where the theoretical results come from. The book is divided into two parts; the first deals with the homogeneous and isotropic model of the Universe, the second part discusses how inhomogeneities can explain its structure. Established material such as the inflation and quantum cosmological perturbation are presented in great detail, however the reader is brought to the frontiers of current cosmological research by the discussion of more speculative ideas. An ideal textbook for both advanced students of physics and astrophysics, all of the necessary background material is included in every chapter and no prior knowledge of general relativity and quantum field theory is assumed.