Carolyn Devereux

Broschiertes Buch

Cosmological Clues

Evidence for the Big Bang, Dark Matter and Dark Energy

Beschreibung

This book provides an accessible overview of the Standard Model of Cosmology, which is explained in six Cosmological Clues, including evidence for the Big Bang and dark matter and dark energy - the keystones of modern cosmology. This book is an ideal guide for anyone interested in finding out more about our Universe.

Autor

Carolyn Devereux is a lecturer in astrophysics at the Centre for Astrophysics Research at the University of Hertfordshire. Her particular research interest is in developing our understanding of the role of dark matter in the evolution of the Large Scale Structure of the Universe, also called the 'Cosmic Web'. After completing her degree in Physics from the University of Birmingham, she gained a PhD from University College London while working at the Hirst Research Centre in London researching ferroelectric liquid crystals. After working in industry, she had a career break, but continued her scientific journey by studying astronomy resulting in a career change into cosmology research. She likes to share her wonder at what we know about the Universe through lectures and events for the general public.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 284g
• ISBN-13: 9780367406943
• ISBN-10: 0367406942
• Artikelnr.: 60352594