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− | *{{cite book | author=Cheng, Ta-Pei | title=Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology: a Basic Introduction | location=Oxford and New York| publisher=Oxford University Press| year=2005 | id=ISBN 0-19-852957-0}} Cosmology is introduced in the framework of general relativity -- but without the full tensor apparatus, which is presented in the last part of the book. Particularly suitable for an introductory GR course with an emphasis on cosmology. | + | * Cheng, Ta-Pei, Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology: a Basic Introduction ISBN 0-19-852957-0 Cosmology is introduced in the framework of general relativity -- but without the full tensor apparatus, which is presented in the last part of the book. Particularly suitable for an introductory GR course with an emphasis on cosmology. |
− | * {{cite book | first = Scott | last = Dodelson | year = 2003 | title = Modern Cosmology | publisher = Academic Press | id = ISBN 0-12-219141-2 }} Released slightly before the [[Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe|WMAP]] results, this is the most modern introductory textbook. | + | * Scott Dodelson, Modern Cosmology ISBN 0-12-219141-2 Released slightly before the [[Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe|WMAP]] results, this is the most modern introductory textbook. |
− | * {{cite book | last = Grøn | first = Øyvind | coauthors = Hervik, Sigbjørn | title = Einstein's General Theory of Relativity with Modern Applications in Cosmology | location = New York | publisher = Springer | year = 2007 | id = ISBN 978-0-387-69199-2}} | + | * Grøn Øyvind, Einstein's General Theory of Relativity with Modern Applications in Cosmology ISBN 978-0-387-69199-2 |
− | * {{cite book | first = Edward | last = Harrison | year = 2000 | title = Cosmology: the science of the universe | publisher = Cambridge University Press | id = ISBN 0-521-66148-X }} A relatively unmathematical textbook. | + | * Edward Harrison, Cosmology: the science of the universe ISBN 0-521-66148-X A relatively unmathematical textbook. |
− | * {{cite book | first = Marc | last = Kutner | title = Astronomy: A Physical Perspective | publisher = Cambridge University Press | year = 2003 | id = ISBN 0-521-52927-1 }} An introductory astronomy textbook. | + | * Marc Kutner, Astronomy: A Physical Perspective ISBN 0-521-52927-1 An introductory astronomy textbook. |
− | * {{cite book | first = Edward | last = Kolb | coauthors = Michael Turner | title = The Early Universe | publisher = Addison-Wesley | year = 1988 | id = ISBN 0-201-11604-9 }} This is the classic reference for cosmologists. | + | * Edward Kolb, The Early Universe ISBN 0-201-11604-9 This is the classic reference for cosmologists. |
− | * {{cite book | first = Andrew | last = Liddle | title = An Introduction to Modern Cosmology | publisher = John Wiley | year = 2003 | id = ISBN 0-470-84835-9 }} An introduction to cosmology without General Relativity | + | * Andrew Liddle, An Introduction to Modern Cosmology ISBN 0-470-84835-9 An introduction to cosmology without General Relativity |
− | * {{cite book | first = Andrew | last = Liddle | coauthors = David Lyth | title = Cosmological Inflation and Large-Scale Structure | publisher = Cambridge | year = 2000 | id = ISBN 0-521-57598-2 }} An introduction to cosmology with a thorough discussion of inflation. | + | * Andrew Liddle, Cosmological Inflation and Large-Scale Structure ISBN 0-521-57598-2 An introduction to cosmology with a thorough discussion of inflation. |
− | * {{cite book | first = Viatcheslav | last = Mukhanov | title = Physical Foundations of Cosmology | publisher = Cambridge University Press | year = 2005 | id = ISBN 0-521-56398-4 }} | + | * Viatcheslav Mukhanov, Physical Foundations of Cosmology ISBN 0-521-56398-4 |
− | * {{cite book | author = Padmanabhan, T. | title = Structure formation in the universe | publisher = Cambridge University Press | year = 1993 | id = ISBN 0-521-42486-0 }} Describes the formation of large-scale structures in detail. | + | * Padmanabhan, T., Structure formation in the universe, ISBN 0-521-42486-0 }} Describes the formation of large-scale structures in detail. |
− | * {{cite book | first = John | last = Peacock | title = Cosmological Physics | publisher = Cambridge University Press | year = 1998 | id = ISBN 0-521-42270-1 }} An introduction with more background on general relativity and quantum field theory than most. | + | * John | last = Peacock, Cosmological Physics ISBN 0-521-42270-1 }} An introduction with more background on general relativity and quantum field theory than most. |
− | * {{cite book | first = P. J. E. | last = Peebles | title = Principles of Physical Cosmology | publisher = Princeton University Press | year = 1993 | id = ISBN 0-691-01933-9 }} Peebles' book has a strong historical focus. | + | * P. J. E. Peebles, Principles of Physical Cosmology ISBN 0-691-01933-9 Peebles' book has a strong historical focus. |
− | * {{cite book | first = P. J. E. | last = Peebles | title = The Large-Scale Structure of the Universe | publisher = Princeton University Press | year = 1980 | id = ISBN 0-691-08240-5 }} The classic work on large scale structure, in particular the discussion of correlation functions. | + | * P. J. E. Peebles, The Large-Scale Structure of the Universe ISBN 0-691-08240-5 The classic work on large scale structure, in particular the discussion of correlation functions. |
− | * {{cite book | first = Martin | last = Rees | title = New Perspectives in Astrophysical Cosmology | publisher = Cambridge University Press | year = 2002 | id = ISBN 0-521-64544-1 }} | + | * Martin Rees, New Perspectives in Astrophysical Cosmology ISBN 0-521-64544-1 |
− | * {{cite book | first = Steven | last = Weinberg | title = Gravitation and Cosmology | publisher = John Wiley | year = 1971 | id = ISBN 0-471-92567-5 }} An older book, but still a standard reference for a lot of the mathematical formalism. | + | * Steven Weinberg, Gravitation and Cosmology ISBN 0-471-92567-5 }} An older book, but still a standard reference for a lot of the mathematical formalism. |
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| ==See also== | | ==See also== |