Dark Energy

Theory and Observations

Luca Amendola, Shinji Tsujikawa (Tokyo University of Science)

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Cambridge University Press
10 June 2010

Mathematics & Sciences; Cosmology & the universe; Gravity; Relativity physics; Astrophysics

Dark energy, the mysterious cause of the accelerating expansion of the universe, is one of the most important fields of research in astrophysics and cosmology today. Introducing the theoretical ideas, observational methods and results, this textbook is ideally suited to graduate courses on dark energy, and will also supplement advanced cosmology courses. Providing a thorough introduction to this exciting field, the textbook covers the cosmological constant, quintessence, k-essence, perfect fluid models, extra-dimensional models, and modified gravity. Observational research is reviewed, from the cosmic microwave background to baryon acoustic oscillations, weak lensing and cluster abundances. Every chapter ends with problems, with full solutions provided, and any calculations are worked through step-by-step.

By: Luca Amendola, Shinji Tsujikawa (Tokyo University of Science)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 249mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 1.130kg
ISBN: 9780521516006
ISBN 10: 0521516005
Publication Date: 10 June 2010
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Dark Energy: Theory and Observations

'… tightly-packed, of a high standard, making appreciable demands upon the reader, student and researcher … [this book] succeeds in its purpose of bringing the reader closer to an appreciation of the wonders and the complexities that cosmology sets out to elucidate.' Contemporary Physics 'One strength of Amendola and Tsujikawa's book is the level of detail it provides on dark energy models … comprehensive.' Joshua Frieman, Physics Today