Introduction to the theory of the early universe: hot big bang theory
New Jersey
World Scientific
c2017
xvi, 577 p. : ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Valery A. Rubakov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia & Moscow State University, Russia, Dmitry S. Gorbunov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
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Cosmology : a preview -- Homogeneous isotropic universe -- Dynamics of cosmological expansion -- : cosmological model with dark matter and dark energy -- Thermodynamics in expanding universe -- Recombination -- Relic neutrinos -- Big bang nucleosynthesis -- Dark matter -- Phase transitions in the early universe -- Generation of baryon asymmetry -- Topological defects and solitons in the universe -- Appendix A : elements of general relativity -- Appendix B : standard model of particle physics -- Appendix C : neutrino oscillations -- Appendix D : quantum field theory at finite temperature