Handbook Of Astron Astrophys G (Hardcover)

This is a treatment of the fundamentals of cosmology and galaxies discussed from theoretical, experimental and observational perspectives and providing a basic reference source for both specialists and non-specialists. Articles from non-equilibrium relativistic cosmology to the evolution of galaxies are included.;In recent years circumstances have led to scientists having to work in ever-narrowing specialities at a time, however, when interdisciplinary information is more important than ever before. It is increasingly necessary to publish articles that provide basic reference material in the subject they treat and which can be used by the non-specialist. Such articles are intended to lay out the essentials of knowledge in each field whether theoretical, experimental or observational. Many of the articles are first published in the journal of "Fundamentals of Cosmic Physics" to ensure speed of publication. These will be updated or revised where necessary for compilation in the "Handbook of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics".