The first galaxies in the universe
By: Abraham Loeb and Steven R. Furlanetto
Contributors: Furlanetto, Steven R.
Series: Princeton series in astrophysics
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Princeton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 540
ISBN-13: 9780691144917; 9780691144924
Subjects: SCIENCE / Cosmology; Formation; Stars; SCIENCE / Astrophysics & Space Science; Galaxies; Cosmology
Description: "This book provides a comprehensive, self-contained introduction to one of the most exciting frontiers in astrophysics today: the quest to understand how the oldest and most distant galaxies in our universe first formed. Until now, most research on this question has been theoretical, but the next few years will bring about a new generation of large telescopes that promise to supply a flood of data about the infant universe during its first billion years after the big bang. This book bridges the gap between theory and observation. It is an invaluable reference for students and researchers on early galaxies. The First Galaxies in the Universe starts from basic physical principles before moving on to more advanced material. Topics include the gravitational growth of structure, the intergalactic medium, the formation and evolution of the first stars and black holes, feedback and galaxy evolution, reionization, 21-cm cosmology, and more.  Provides a comprehensive introduction to this exciting frontier in astrophysics   Begins from first principles   Covers advanced topics such as the first stars and 21-cm cosmology   Prepares students for research using the next generation of large telescopes   Discusses many open questions to be explored in the coming decade   "--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.