Gravity, Cosmology, and Astrophysics

A Journey of Exploration and Discovery with Female Pioneers

315 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This open access book is a compilation of enlightening tutorial essays, showcasing the forefront of research by exceptional female scientists. This invaluable collection provides graduate students and researchers in the field with an engaging and pedagogical introduction to a wide range of compelling topics. Delve into the depths of theoretical and observational realms, exploring intriguing subjects including modified gravity models, quantum gravity, fields in curved space-time, particle dynamics, gravitational waves, and enigmatic black holes.

Embracing both the theoretical foundations and the practical applications, this comprehensive edited volume offers an accessible and all-encompassing panorama of gravity and cosmology. Moreover, it shines a much-needed spotlight on the significant contributions made by remarkable women across the globe, fostering recognition and admiration for their indispensable role in shaping this ever-evolving field.

• Reihe: Lecture Notes in Physics
• ISBN: 9783031420955
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2023
• Genre: Physik, Astronomie/Theoretische Physik
• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Vorwort: Jocelyn Bell Burnell
• Herausgegeben von: Betti Hartmann, Jutta Kunz