Dark Energy
Dark Energy
'Dark energy' is the name given to the unknown cause of the Universe's accelerating expansion, which is one of the most significant and surprising discoveries in recent cosmology. Understanding this enigmatic ingredient of the Universe and its gravitational effects is a very active, and growing, field of research. In this volume, twelve world-leading authorities on the subject present the basic theoretical models that could explain dark energy, and the observational and experimental techniques employed to measure it. Covering the topic from its origin, through recent developments, to its future perspectives, this book provides a complete and comprehensive introduction to dark energy for a range of readers. It is ideal for physics graduate students who have just entered the field and researchers seeking an authoritative reference on the topic.
- World experts provide a technical review of dark energy, one of the most active research fields in modern cosmology
- Brings together observers and theorists to provide a comprehensive resource on dark energy
- Presents the basic theoretical models that could explain dark energy, and the observational and experimental techniques employed to measure it
Product details
February 2014Paperback
9781107647022
338 pages
244 × 170 × 18 mm
0.54kg
Available
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Part I. Theory:
- 1. Dark energy, gravitation and the Copernican principle J.-P. Uzan
- 2. Dark energy and modified gravity R. Maartens and R. Durrer
- 3. Some views on dark energy D. Polarski
- 4. Emergent gravity and dark energy T. Padmanabhan
- Part II. Observations:
- 5. Foundations of supernova cosmology R. P. Kirshner
- 6. Dark energy and supernovae P. Ruiz–Lapuente
- 7. The future of supernova cosmology M. Wood-Vasey
- 8. The space advantage A. Kim
- 9. Baryon acoustic oscillations B. Bassett and R. Hlozek
- 10. Weak gravitational lensing A. Heavens
- Index.
