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Dynamical Systems and Cosmology
A. A. Coley
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Description for Dynamical Systems and Cosmology
Hardback. Dynamical systems theory is especially well-suited for determining the possible asymptotic states of cosmological models. This book discusses cosmological models as dynamical systems, with particular emphasis on applications in the early Universe. It is useful for graduate students and professional astronomers who are interested in cosmology. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 203 pages, 13 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 506.
Dynamical systems theory is especially well-suited for determining the possible asymptotic states (at both early and late times) of cosmological models, particularly when the governing equations are a finite system of autonomous ordinary differential equations.
In this book we discuss cosmological models as dynamical systems, with particular emphasis on applications in the early Universe. We point out the important role of self-similar models. We review the asymptotic properties of spatially homogeneous perfect fluid models in general relativity. We then discuss results concerning scalar field models with an exponential potential (both with and without barotropic matter). Finally, we discuss the ... Read more
Dynamical systems theory is especially well-suited for determining the possible asymptotic states (at both early and late times) of cosmological models, particularly when the governing equations are a finite system of autonomous ordinary differential equations.
In this book we discuss cosmological models as dynamical systems, with particular emphasis on applications in the early Universe. We point out the important role of self-similar models. We review the asymptotic properties of spatially homogeneous perfect fluid models in general relativity. We then discuss results concerning scalar field models with an exponential potential (both with and without barotropic matter). Finally, we discuss the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
203
Condition
New
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Number of Pages
195
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402014031
SKU
V9781402014031
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Reviews for Dynamical Systems and Cosmology
From the reviews: "This is a very useful textbook about mathematical cosmology as an application of the theory of dynamical systems. The author takes care about the several notions of self-similarity – physical versus geometrical ones. … The 380 references give a good source for further-reading." (Hans-Jürgen Schmidt, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1055 (6), 2005)