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The Galaxy Disk in Cosmological Context (IAU S254)

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Galaxy Disk in Cosmological Context (IAU S254)
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Johannes Andersen
Edited by Birgitta Nordstroem
Edited by Joss Bland-Hawthorn
SeriesProceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:532
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 179
Category/GenreGalaxies and stars
ISBN/Barcode 9780521889858
ClassificationsDewey:523.112
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Illustrations 95 Halftones, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 16 April 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The paradigm of a dark energy- and dark matter-dominated Universe, with the hierarchical merger scenario for the formation of galaxies, has scored impressive successes in matching the observed Universe. However, the theory fails to explain the difficulty in generating ordinary disk galaxies such as the Milky Way, suggesting that some important physics must be missing in current models. IAU Symposium 254 was organized to address this question, gathering researchers from an unusually broad range of fields, from cosmology to interstellar matter, and the formation and evolution of stars. High-class reviews, lectures and posters combine to define the frontiers in the field and point the way to new avenues of research. This volume presents a unique set of succinct overviews illuminating the full range of topics in this very active field. It also honours Danish astrophysicist Bengt Stroemgren (1908-1987), who laid much of the foundation for this entire field.

Reviews

'This volume presents a unique set of succinct overviews illuminating the full range of topics in this very active field.' Spaceflight