ToeQuest

We're going on a TOE Quest!


Register

Reply

Master

neutralino's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 747
13 neutralino has a spectacular aura about

Awards Showcase
1st Place - Monthly Theme Quiz 
Total Awards: 1

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit!
Quote  
11-29-2007, 06:30 PM
References and Sources of Information on Standard Cosmology

I posted this list in the universe expansion forum, but since that thread has been buried, and I don't know what will happen with that forum in months to come, I thought I'd stick this in the cosmology forum.
  • Ned Wright's Cosmology Tutorial. This is a nice, compact introduction to standard cosmology, written by one of the experts in the field.
  • John Baez's Physics FAQ. This is a physics FAQ, which is quite broad, but does include a lot on cosmlogy, and relativity.
  • Cambridge Cosmology. This is the public website of the DAMTP in Cambridge (yes, where Stephen Hawking is!). It covers some things in relatively easy to understand language.
  • NASA WMAP This gives info on the WMAP mission, along with other basic introductions to cosmology and other things. This is written for the general public.
  • NASA's ask an astrophysicist. The cosmology section of the website includes other FAQ asked.
  • Baez's booklist. This isn't particularly aimed at cosmology, but gives a list of different level books if anyone wants to get an insight into any particular area.
  • Lineweaver article. How could I forget this one-- it's one of the best cosmology tutorials available on the web!
  • This is an article in Scientific American written by the author of the above paper.
  • AIP: History of Cosmology. This is more of a historic article than technical, but still proves a good site to read. It's produced by the American Institute of Physics.
  • Another intro cosmology tutorial. This has a brief timeline at the beginning, then launches into a short introductory tutorial into the subject. From what I've read of it, it doesn't appear to be too mathematical, and has a few pictures in it!
  • Cosmology Education off Berkeley's website.
  • An Exposition on Inflationary Cosmology. This one is aimed at a more advanced student.
  • John Baez's Open Questions in Cosmology. John Baez's webpage is a great source of knowledge. Try out this subsection of the larger page "open problems in physics."
I hope some people find this useful.
Reply With Quote
neutralino is offlineReport Post
Master

neutralino's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 747
13 neutralino has a spectacular aura about

Awards Showcase
1st Place - Monthly Theme Quiz 
Total Awards: 1

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit!
Quote  
12-13-2007, 01:23 PM
Re: References and Sources of Information on Standard Cosmology

__________________
~neutralino

If you haven't found something strange during the day, it hasn't been much of a day - John A. Wheeler.
Reply With Quote
neutralino is offlineReport Post
Moderator

mkirkpatrick's Avatar

Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,647
Blog Entries: 4
102 mkirkpatrick has much to be proud ofmkirkpatrick has much to be proud ofmkirkpatrick has much to be proud ofmkirkpatrick has much to be proud ofmkirkpatrick has much to be proud ofmkirkpatrick has much to be proud of
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit!
Quote  
12-13-2007, 02:49 PM
Smile Re: References and Sources of Information on Standard Cosmology

Quote:
Originally Posted by neutralino View Post
Just a brief word of thanks N,you are doing a great job of informing all.



regards michael.
__________________
Humilty,coupled with boldness,surprises truth to
reveal herself?
Reply With Quote
mkirkpatrick is offlineReport Post
Grandmaster

Profpat's Avatar

Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 3,759
60 Profpat has a brilliant futureProfpat has a brilliant futureProfpat has a brilliant futureProfpat has a brilliant futureProfpat has a brilliant futureProfpat has a brilliant futureProfpat has a brilliant future
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit!
Quote  
12-13-2007, 03:21 PM
Re: References and Sources of Information on Standard Cosmology

Hi Neutralino;

You may have solved Tina's question as to what is the root of all evil.

I copied the abstract but was unable to access the actual article. Do I need to be a subsriber to a magazine to do this?

Best,

Pat
Reply With Quote
Profpat is offlineReport Post
Master

neutralino's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 747
13 neutralino has a spectacular aura about

Awards Showcase
1st Place - Monthly Theme Quiz 
Total Awards: 1

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit!
Quote  
12-13-2007, 03:30 PM
Re: References and Sources of Information on Standard Cosmology

Quote:
Originally Posted by mkirkpatrick View Post
Just a brief word of thanks N,you are doing a great job of informing all.
You're welcome.. thanks for your comment.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Profpat View Post
I copied the abstract but was unable to access the actual article. Do I need to be a subsriber to a magazine to do this?
Nope, everyone should be able to access the arxiv. If you look at the top right hand side of the page, there should be a section entitled "download." Then click on the "pdf" link, and it should open in adobe reader. (Or, if you prefer .ps files, or other formats, click on the "other formats" to see what other form they have the article in.
__________________
~neutralino

If you haven't found something strange during the day, it hasn't been much of a day - John A. Wheeler.
Reply With Quote
neutralino is offlineReport Post
Grandmaster

Profpat's Avatar

Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 3,759
60 Profpat has a brilliant futureProfpat has a brilliant futureProfpat has a brilliant futureProfpat has a brilliant futureProfpat has a brilliant futureProfpat has a brilliant futureProfpat has a brilliant future
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit!
Quote  
12-13-2007, 03:36 PM
Re: References and Sources of Information on Standard Cosmology

I GOT IT AND PRINTED IT tHANK YOU SIR
Reply With Quote
Profpat is offlineReport Post
Master

neutralino's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 747
13 neutralino has a spectacular aura about

Awards Showcase
1st Place - Monthly Theme Quiz 
Total Awards: 1

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!Spurl this Post!Reddit!
Quote  
12-13-2007, 03:53 PM
Re: References and Sources of Information on Standard Cosmology

Quote:
Originally Posted by Profpat View Post
I GOT IT AND PRINTED IT tHANK YOU SIR
You're welcome!
__________________
~neutralino

If you haven't found something strange during the day, it hasn't been much of a day - John A. Wheeler.
Reply With Quote
neutralino is offlineReport Post
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
Forum Jump



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:35 AM. Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0 VBulletin Skin by ForumMonkeys.