Peter Coles

Cosmology. The Origin and Evolution of Cosmic Structure, Second Edition, is a modern introduction to this fascinating and fast developing subject. The book provides a unique bridge between introductory and advanced material, starting with the elementary I foundations of basic cosmological theory, to 'state the-art' frontier research. Extensively revised and updated, the Second Edition includes the latest observational and theoretical developments. The book is fully illustrated throughout with completely updated references. Features : Recent observational breakthroughs including high redshift supernovae, CMB measurements, gravitational lensing and galaxy studies. The latest theoretical developments, such as supercomputer simulations and semi-analytical galaxy formation ; Around 100 graded problems, ranging from basic cosmology to advanced topics. This book will be invaluable to advanced undergraduates and postgraduates taking cosmology courses and will also be a useful reference for researchers in the field.