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The First Galaxies in the Universe

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The First Galaxies in the Universe
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Abraham Loeb
By (author) Steven R. Furlanetto
SeriesPrinceton Series in Astrophysics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:560
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
Category/GenreGalaxies and stars
ISBN/Barcode 9780691144924
ClassificationsDewey:523.112
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 32 color illus. 24 halftones. 152 line illus. 6 tables.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 15 January 2013
Publication Country United States

Description

This book provides a comprehensive, self-contained introduction to one of the most exciting frontiers in astrophysics today: the quest to understand how the oldest and most distant galaxies in our universe first formed. Until now, most research on this question has been theoretical, but the next few years will bring about a new generation of large telescopes that promise to supply a flood of data about the infant universe during its first billion years after the big bang. This book bridges the gap between theory and observation. It is an invaluable reference for students and researchers on early galaxies. The First Galaxies in the Universe starts from basic physical principles before moving on to more advanced material. Topics include the gravitational growth of structure, the intergalactic medium, the formation and evolution of the first stars and black holes, feedback and galaxy evolution, reionization, 21-cm cosmology, and more. * Provides a comprehensive introduction to this exciting frontier in astrophysics * Begins from first principles * Covers advanced topics such as the first stars and 21-cm cosmology * Prepares students for research using the next generation of large telescopes * Discusses many open questions to be explored in the coming decade

Author Biography

Abraham Loeb is Frank B. Baird, Jr. Professor of Science, chair of the Astronomy Department, and director of the Institute for Theory and Computation at Harvard University. Loeb is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is the author of "How Did the First Stars and Galaxies Form?" (Princeton). Steven R. Furlanetto is associate professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Reviews

"Loeb and Furlanetto, highly respected experts in the field, have written an up-to-date book that explores the early stages of the universe from the big bang through the formation of the first stars and galaxies."--Choice