Beginning with some basic facts about the observable universe the
authors consider in successive chapters the complete range of topics
that make up a degree course in cosmology and particle astrophysics. The
outstanding feature of this book is that it is self-contained, in that
no specialised knowledge is required on the part of the reader, apart
from basic undergraduate mathematics and physics.
This paperback edition will again target students of physics,
astrophysics and cosmology at the advanced undergraduate level or early
graduate level. One of the book's biggest strong points is that the
authors rapidly involve students in the most exciting of today's
developments in the field in a simple and self-contained manner,
relegating the more technical aspects to appendices. The worked examples
throughout the book, and summaries at the end of each chapter, which
were expanded in the second edition, have been very well received by
students.
This book offers advanced undergraduate level and beginning graduate
level students a highly readable, yet comprehensive review of particle
astrophysics. Competing books cover this topic at too advanced a level
for this readership.