Fundamentals of Dark Matter
Drawing on the experience of the author, this textbook focuses on pedagogy that guides students through the facts regarding dark matter, but also encourages questions and critical examination of what is known, through thought-provoking exercises under the heading “How about…?” in each chapter. Each...
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| description | Drawing on the experience of the author, this textbook focuses on pedagogy that guides students through the facts regarding dark matter, but also encourages questions and critical examination of what is known, through thought-provoking exercises under the heading “How about…?” in each chapter. Each chapter includes learning outcomes, discussion questions and classroom exercises.
The book guides students through the first challenges in galactic astrophysics that led to the hypothesis of dark matter; the subsequent detailed studies of large-scale structure and cosmic microwave background that unequivocally identifies this component as a fundamental one; and the latest developments in our understanding of galaxy formation.
The material can be used as the main textbook for a dedicated module on dark matter. It can also be adopted to support a general course on extragalactic astrophysics and cosmology.
Praise for Fundamentals of Dark Matter
'The nature of dark matter is one of major outstanding questions in astrophysics and Ignacio Ferreras provides a clear and thorough overview of the fundamental aspects of the field. The text contains formal exercises to test comprehension of the material but also more thought-provoking 'How about..?' questions that deepen the reader's understanding. This book is an ideal introduction to an exciting and dynamic area of research and I recommend it highly for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students.'
Rosemary Wyse, Johns Hopkins University
'This textbook offers an accessible introduction to one of the most intriguing topics in astrophysics. With a focus on foundational concepts, Ferreras provides readers with the essential tools to understand the basics of dark matter research, making this book a valuable resource for students and anyone beginning their journey into this fascinating field.'
Gianfranco Bertone, University of Amsterdam |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1578792025-07-30T09:00:07Z Fundamentals of Dark Matter Ferreras, Ignacio Dark Energy;Particle Physics;Star Formation;Galaxies;Astronomy;dark matter;astrophysics;cosmology;galactic astrophysics;large-scale structure;cosmic microwave background;galaxy formation;pedagogy;learning outcomes;discussion questions;classroom exercises thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PG Astronomy, space and time::PGC Theoretical and mathematical astronomy thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PG Astronomy, space and time::PGK Cosmology and the universe thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PG Astronomy, space and time::PGC Theoretical and mathematical astronomy thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PG Astronomy, space and time::PGK Cosmology and the universe Drawing on the experience of the author, this textbook focuses on pedagogy that guides students through the facts regarding dark matter, but also encourages questions and critical examination of what is known, through thought-provoking exercises under the heading “How about…?” in each chapter. Each chapter includes learning outcomes, discussion questions and classroom exercises. The book guides students through the first challenges in galactic astrophysics that led to the hypothesis of dark matter; the subsequent detailed studies of large-scale structure and cosmic microwave background that unequivocally identifies this component as a fundamental one; and the latest developments in our understanding of galaxy formation. The material can be used as the main textbook for a dedicated module on dark matter. It can also be adopted to support a general course on extragalactic astrophysics and cosmology. Praise for Fundamentals of Dark Matter 'The nature of dark matter is one of major outstanding questions in astrophysics and Ignacio Ferreras provides a clear and thorough overview of the fundamental aspects of the field. The text contains formal exercises to test comprehension of the material but also more thought-provoking 'How about..?' questions that deepen the reader's understanding. This book is an ideal introduction to an exciting and dynamic area of research and I recommend it highly for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students.' Rosemary Wyse, Johns Hopkins University 'This textbook offers an accessible introduction to one of the most intriguing topics in astrophysics. With a focus on foundational concepts, Ferreras provides readers with the essential tools to understand the basics of dark matter research, making this book a valuable resource for students and anyone beginning their journey into this fascinating field.' Gianfranco Bertone, University of Amsterdam 2025-03-28T04:16:47Z 2025-03-28T04:16:47Z 2025-03-27T14:07:06Z 2025 book https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/100384 9781800084711 9781800084728 9781800084735 9781911307617 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/157879 eng open access image/jpeg image/jpeg Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/100384/1/9781800084704.pdf https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/100384/1/9781800084704.pdf UCL Press 10.14324/111.9781800084704 10.14324/111.9781800084704 29b9f0a3-1b0d-4bdd-99d7-b4d3432d7fcc 9781800084711 9781800084728 9781800084735 9781911307617 213 London open access |
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