Visible and dark matter in the universe : a short primer on astrophysical dynamics
By: Bertin, Giuseppe.
Publisher: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2023Description: xiv, 180p.ISBN: 9781316519318.Subject(s): Astronomy | Universe | PhysicsDDC classification: 523.1 | B462v Summary: This is a concise introduction to modern astrophysics for physicists, with a focus on galaxy dynamics and the discovery of dark matter halos in galaxies. Part I summarizes important discoveries in observational astronomy and astrophysics, in a manner accessible to those who are new to the topic. Building on this foundation, Part II describes the study of dark matter and provides more detail on galactic dynamics. Important physical concepts that form the basis of key astrophysical phenomena are explained, avoiding unnecessary technicalities and complex derivations. The approach is semi-empirical and emphasizes the importance of key measurements and observations in formulating fundamental theoretical questions and developing their solutions. Students are encouraged to develop a deep understanding of major discoveries and contemporary research topics, beyond the simple application of practical models and formulae, as a bridge to more advanced study in astrophysics.Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Books | PK Kelkar Library, IIT Kanpur | General Stacks | 523.1 B462v (Browse shelf) | Available | A186176 |
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523.1 B219i Introduction to particle cosmology:the standard model of cosmology and its open problems | 523.1 B239c Cosmology and the early universe | 523.1 B289f Fundamental questions of practical cosmology | 523.1 B462v Visible and dark matter in the universe | 523.1 B645T4 THE EARLY UNIVERSE | 523.1 B645w The wondrous universe | 523.1 B658M MODERN COSMOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS AND PROBLEMS |
This is a concise introduction to modern astrophysics for physicists, with a focus on galaxy dynamics and the discovery of dark matter halos in galaxies. Part I summarizes important discoveries in observational astronomy and astrophysics, in a manner accessible to those who are new to the topic. Building on this foundation, Part II describes the study of dark matter and provides more detail on galactic dynamics. Important physical concepts that form the basis of key astrophysical phenomena are explained, avoiding unnecessary technicalities and complex derivations. The approach is semi-empirical and emphasizes the importance of key measurements and observations in formulating fundamental theoretical questions and developing their solutions. Students are encouraged to develop a deep understanding of major discoveries and contemporary research topics, beyond the simple application of practical models and formulae, as a bridge to more advanced study in astrophysics.
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