Galaxy Formation and Evolution

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Houjun Mo, Frank van den Bosch, Simon WhiteCambridge University Press, 5/20/2010EAN 9780521857932, ISBN10: 0521857937Hardcover, 840 pages, 25.5 x 18 x 4 cmLanguage: EnglishThe rapi dly expanding field of galaxy formation lies at the interface between astronomy, particle physics, and cosmology. Covering diverse topics from these disciplines, all of which are needed to understand how galaxies form and evolve, this book is ideal for researchers entering the field. Individual chapters explore the evolution of the Universe as a whole and its particle and radiation content; linear and nonlinear growth of cosmic structure; processes affecting the gaseous and dark matter components of galaxies and their stellar populations; the formation of spiral and elliptical galaxies; central supermassive black holes and the activity associated with them; galaxy interactions; and the intergalactic medium. Emphasizing both observational and theoretical aspects, this book provides a coherent introduction for astronomers, cosmologists, and astroparticle physicists to the broad range of science underlying the formation and evolution of galaxies.1. Introduction2. Observational facts3. Cosmological background4. Cosmological perturbations5. Gravitational collapse and collisionless dynamics6. Probing the cosmic density field7. Formation and structure of dark matter halos8. Formation and evolution of gaseous halos9. Star formation in galaxies10. Stellar populations and chemical evolution11. Disk galaxies12. Galaxy interactions and transformations13. Elliptical galaxies14. Active galaxies15. Statistical properties of the galaxy population16. The intergalactic mediumAppendicesReferencesIndex.'Mo, van den Bosch, and White have written a comprehensive text on the modern subject of galaxy formation and evolution. The book is fully self-contained, covering the basic theory in depth, and including the essential background material on observations and the relevant theory from extragalactic astronomy, stellar astrophysics, and cosmology. It will serve as an indispensable reference for students and researchers alike, and is destined to become a classic in this field.' Robert C. Kennicutt, Jr, Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy, and Director, Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge Show more