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90:. Extensive cross-referencing and a glossary help readers to understand the complex terminology used in the book. Selected illustrations bring the subject to life, and entry-level web links provide access to recommended online resources. 72:, and the role of cold dark matter are all discussed in the book. The entries cover both theoretical ideas, such as alternative cosmologies, and observational evidence, such as redshift surveys and 76:. The book is written in a highly accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students, teachers, and anyone with a serious interest in cosmology. 205: 114: 132: 87: 73: 154: 210: 30: 58: 38: 69: 34: 124: 82:
covers the current consensus on the origins and development of the universe, including the
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cosmology
Andrew Liddle
Jon Loveday
theoretical
observational cosmology
cosmic inflation
dark energy
Higgs boson
Oxford University Press
structure of the universe
evolution of galaxies
cosmic microwave background radiation
Big Bang
Standard Cosmological Model




The Oxford Companion to Cosmology
doi
10.1093/acref/9780198608585.001.0001
ISBN
978-0-19-860858-5



"The Oxford Companion to Cosmology"
doi
10.1088/0264-9381/25/20/209001
ISSN

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