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Cosmology & the universe
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Erice, Sicily, Italy, from 5 to 15 June 2000 Editor(s): Pirronello, Valerio (DMFCI, Universite di Catania, Sicily, Italy); Krelowski, Jacek (Center for Astronomy, N. Copernicus University, Torue, Poland); Manice, Giulio (DMFCI, Universite di Catania, Sicily, Italy). Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 463 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PNRS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 463
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015595
- ISBN
- 9781402015595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 134.40
€ 134.40
Hardback. Offers a treatment of general relativity and its application to compact objects, gravitational waves and cosmology. This book includes such topical issues as the Gravity Probe B mission, interferometer detectors of gravitational waves, and the physics behind the angular power spectrum of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB). Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 306 pages, 98 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PGK; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402045219
- ISBN
- 9781402045219
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.47
€ 68.47
Hardback. Catastrophic Events Caused by Cosmic Objects Editor(s): Adushkin, V.V.; Nemchinov, I. V. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402064517
- ISBN
- 9781402064517
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.49
€ 129.49
Paperback. Exploring the decisive steps taken by Anaximander of Miletus, this book details the transition from the archaic cosmological world-picture of a flat earth with a celestial vault to the Western world-picture of a free floating earth in an infinite universe. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 296 pages, 5 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; PDX; PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461428404
- ISBN
- 9781461428404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Paperback. Editor(s): Sanchez, N.; Zichichi, Antonino; De Sabbata, Venzo. Series: Ettore Majorana International Science Series. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHDV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489906229
- ISBN
- 9781489906229
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Hardback. These articles represent a special selection by the author of essays written for a more general non-scientist audience. The topics span the beginning of time until its end, and encompass the enigma of the evolution of large-scale structure, culminating in the formation of the galaxies. Series: Masters of Modern Physics. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- American Institute of Physics United States
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563960611
- ISBN
- 9781563960611
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 44.06
€ 48.99
€ 44.06
Paperback. Wormholes, spacewarps, timewarps and time machines have permeated popular culture. This technical monograph looks at the science behind the science fiction, covering the history and theories of wormholes, spacewarps, and time travel. Num Pages: 437 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHQ; PHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- American Institute of Physics United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 437
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563966538
- ISBN
- 9781563966538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.62
€ 111.62
hardcover. This book explains in clear, non-mathematical language the measurements and the interpretation of the resulting data that have led to the current understanding of the origin, evolution and properties of our expanding Big Bang universe. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387307787
- ISBN
- 9780387307787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 41.35
€ 48.99
€ 41.35
paperback. Provides an annual astronomy review suitable for the popular science-level reader. This title covers the year's astronomical news on topics beyond the Solar System, placing them in the context of the longer-term goals of astronomers and astrophysicists around the world. It includes web links for all major news stories. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Praxis United States
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387716749
- ISBN
- 9780387716749
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.91
€ 32.99
€ 28.91
paperback. Deftly employing his inimitable writing style, respected American academic Professor Tai Chow tells us the story of Einstein's key discoveries, weaving into his account an explanation of the structure of the universe and the science of cosmology. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441925251
- ISBN
- 9781441925251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.60
€ 94.60
Paperback. From the reviews: "This attractive book provides an account of the theory of special relativity from a geometrical viewpoint, explaining the unification and insights that are given by such a treatment. [ ] Can be read with profit by all who have taken a first course in relativity physics." ASLIB Book Guide " Series: Springer Monographs in Mathematics. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBM; PGK; PHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968669
- ISBN
- 9781849968669
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 149.91
€ 149.91
Paperback. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 175 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849969680
- ISBN
- 9781849969680
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 29.78
€ 35.99
€ 29.78
Hardback. From the reviews: "This attractive book provides an account of the theory of special relativity from a geometrical viewpoint, explaining the unification and insights that are given by such a treatment. [!] Can be read with profit by all who have taken a first course in relativity physics." ASLIB Book Guide Series: Springer Monographs in Mathematics. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBM; PGK; PHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852333669
- ISBN
- 9781852333669
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.98
€ 154.98
Paperback. Written for the popular enthusiast market which describes the development of modern particle physics and its importance in improving our understanding of the origin and evolution of the Universe. Editor(s): Harland, David M. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852337131
- ISBN
- 9781852337131
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.40
€ 41.99
€ 34.40
Hardback. What about the future of the universe? And how long might the universe as we recognize it survive? This title takes the reader on a journey through space and time, beginning with a long look at the Earth and solar system, voyaging to the outermost galaxies, and finishing with speculations about the life and fate of the entire universe. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 175 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852339463
- ISBN
- 9781852339463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.79
€ 41.99
€ 34.79
Hardback. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 804.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge International Science Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907343483
- ISBN
- 9781907343483
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.46
€ 130.46
Hardback. This work deals with the search for signatures of non-Gaussianities in the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and adapts complementary methods stemming from the field of complexity science to CMB data analysis. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 138 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 138
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319003085
- ISBN
- 9783319003085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.22
€ 127.22
Hardback. This book explores the idea that the Higgs boson of the Standard Model and cosmological inflation are two manifestations of the same scalar field: the Higgs-inflaton. It connects two energy scales, building a bridge between particle physics and cosmology. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 295 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 21 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHQ; PHR; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319018416
- ISBN
- 9783319018416
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.63
€ 128.63
Universe of Scales: from Nanotechnology to Cosmology
. Ed(S): Freund, Friedemann; Langhoff, Stepha...
Hardback. Editor(s): Freund, Friedemann; Langhoff, Stephanie. Series: Springer Proceedings in Physics. Num Pages: 212 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 77 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PH; TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319022062
- ISBN
- 9783319022062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.20
€ 194.20
Paperback. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 287 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319107370
- ISBN
- 9783319107370
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.32
€ 42.32