The rapidly expanding field of galaxy formation lies at the interface between astronomy, particle physics, and cosmology. Covering diverse topics from these disciplines, all of which are needed to understand how galaxies form and evolve, this book is ideal for researchers entering the field. Individ
Galaxy Formation and Evolution
β Scribed by Houjun Mo, Frank van den Bosch, Simon White
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 842
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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