Foundations of Modern Cosmology Book

Recent discoveries in astronomy, especially those made with data collected by satellites such as the Cosmic Background Explorer and the Hubble Space Telescope, have brought the science of cosmology to the attention of the public. These new observations bring up the tantalizing possibility that the solutions to some especially elusive mysteries might be found in the near future. Despite their interest in black holes and the Big Bang theory, most people have little or no understanding of these topics, nor of the true significance of the new data. This highly accessible book provides a descriptive introduction to modern cosmology. It covers the study of the evolution of the universe, including a history of cosmological speculation, a qualitative introduction to relativity theory, space-time, black holes, models of the universe, and methods of testing these theories.Read More