The Large-Scale Structure of the Universe (Princeton Series in Physics, 12) by P. J. E. Peebles | (PDF) Free Download

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The classic account of the structure and evolution of the early universe from Nobel Prize–winning physicist P. J. E. PeeblesAn instant landmark on its publication, The Large-Scale Structure of the Universe remains the essential introduction to this vital area of research. Written by one of the world’s most esteemed theoretical cosmologists, it provides an invaluable historical introduction to the subject, and an enduring overview of key methods, statistical measures, and techniques for dealing with cosmic evolution. With characteristic clarity and insight, P. J. E. Peebles focuses on the largest known structures―galaxy clusters―weighing the empirical evidence of the nature of clustering and the theories of how it evolves in an expanding universe. A must-have reference for students and researchers alike, this edition of The Large-Scale Structure of the Universe introduces a new generation of readers to a classic text in modern cosmology.

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Editorial Reviews: Review “James Peebles, Co-Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics” About the Author P. J. E. Peebles is a Nobel Prize–winning physicist whose books include Cosmology’s Century, Principles of Physical Cosmology, and Quantum Mechanics (all Princeton). He is the Albert Einstein Professor of Science Emeritus in the Department of Physics at Princeton University.

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⭐I am actually very surprised that this is the first review of Jim Peebles’ masterpiece. Modern cosmology is essentially the study of the statistics of density fluctuations, whether probed by photons, or by more massive tracers, such as galaxies — the central theme of the book. “The Large-Scale Structure of the Universe” written in 1980, although a little dated, remains a marvelous introduction to its central topic and contains a wealth of information. It is very much a classic text book, so a student can work through it step by step without any help. The continuing usefulness of the main material of the book is a testament to the author’s prescience, sharp insights, technical mastery, and overall good taste in how the basics are presented. The equation density is about right, the number of illustrative figures and examples could perhaps have been higher, and some of the presentations (such as that of BBGKY) have a slightly old-fashioned feel. But the last two are just minor quibbles. Every cosmologist must own this book.

⭐This is a real classic, if somewhat outdated by more recent theories of Inflation, Dark Energy etc. Nevertheless, I love Peebles writing style and approach to explaining physics. As well, I’m intrigued by the history of our understanding of the universe. And Peebles work is insightful enough that it’s not so much that you’d point to a paragraph and label it “wrong” as you’d see it as incomplete in light of ongoing developments.

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