Elements of  Cosmological Thermodynamics [electronic resource] /
Saha, Subhajit.author.
Based on the author's own work and results obtained by renowned cosmologists, this short book provides a concise introduction to the relatively new research field of cosmological thermodynamics. Starting with a brief overview of basic cosmology and thermodynamics, the text gives an interesting account of the application of horizon thermodynamics to the homogeneous and isotropic Friedmann-Lemaitre-Robertson-Walker (FLRW) model, the inhomogeneous (Lemaitre-Tolman-Bondi) LTB model, and the gravitationally induced adiabatic particle creation scenario which is considered to be a viable alternative to the concordance Lambda-CDM model of the Universe. Both seasoned and new researchers in this field will appreciate the lucid presentation and the rich bibliography.
Foreword by Prof. Subenoy Chakraborty -- Preface -- Acronyms -- 1. Fundamentals of Relativistic Cosmology -- 2. A Brief Overview of Equilibrium Thermodynamics -- 3. Cosmological Thermodynamics -- 4. Cosmological Thermodynamics in FLRW Model -- 5.Cosmological Thermodynamics in the Gravitationally Induced Particle Creation Mechanism -- 6. Possible Applications in Inhomogeneous Cosmological Models -- 7. Controversies and Open Issues in Cosmological Thermodynamics.
Based on the author's own work and results obtained by renowned cosmologists, this short book provides a concise introduction to the relatively new research field of cosmological thermodynamics. Starting with a brief overview of basic cosmology and thermodynamics, the text gives an interesting account of the application of horizon thermodynamics to the homogeneous and isotropic Friedmann-Lemaitre-Robertson-Walker (FLRW) model, the inhomogeneous (Lemaitre-Tolman-Bondi) LTB model, and the gravitationally induced adiabatic particle creation scenario which is considered to be a viable alternative to the concordance Lambda-CDM model of the Universe. Both seasoned and new researchers in this field will appreciate the lucid presentation and the rich bibliography.
Cosmology.
Gravitation.
Thermodynamics.
Astrophysics.
Cosmology.
Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.
Thermodynamics.
Astrophysics and Astroparticles.