Ryden does a masterful job of paring cosmology down to its most fundamental elements and presenting complex topics with exceptional clarity. With the addition of a second chapter on structure formation, the book paints an elegant mathematical picture of the evolution of the Universe from the Big Bang to the formation of stars. The addition of new material on the baryonic component of the universe links cosmology to many modern research topics in astrophysics.' Crystal Martin, University of California, Santa Barbara 'I am delighted that a second edition of Barbara Ryden's Introduction to Cosmology is now available. This transparency has inspired many undergraduate science majors in my cosmology class to pursue additional coursework and research in astrophysics. The additions in this Second Edition, such as galaxy formation and baryon acoustic oscillations, are valuable and bring the book even more up-to-date.' Zoltán Haiman, Columbia University 'Barbara Ryden writes in a very clear and engaging style.
It works well for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students, who will come away with a solid and comprehensive understanding of modern cosmology. The easy-to-read style, focus on physics concepts, and self-contained derivations make the book easy to follow. 'This is an excellent textbook, with a clear and pedagogical presentation, which perfectly fills a gap between other introductory books available at either much more basic or much more advanced levels. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice. Click ‘Customise Cookies’ to decline these cookies, make more detailed choices, or learn more.
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