Forthcoming cosmology book from Steven Weinberg?

In summary, this conversation discusses an updated book on Cosmology, which covers topics such as the expansion of the universe, cosmic microwave radiation background, early universe, inflation, general theory of cosmological fluctuations, and more. The book is not an update of the 1972 classic Gravitation and Cosmology, but a new book with recent topics such as fluctuations from inflation. It is currently available on Amazon UK and will be released on Amazon US in June.
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http://www.oup.com/uk/catalogue/?ci=9780198526827

1. The Expansion of the Universe
2. The Cosmic Microwave Radiation Background
3. The Early Universe
4. Inflation
5. General Theory of Cosmological Fluctuations
6. Evolution of Cosmological Fluctuations
7. Anisotropies in the Microwave Sky
8. The Growth of Structure
9. Gravitational Lensing
10. Fluctuations from Inflation
Appendices
A. Some Useful Numbers
B. Review of General Relativity
C. Energy Transfer Between Radiation and Electrons
D. The Ergodic Theorem
E. Gaussian Distributions
F. Newtonian Cosmology
G. Photon Polarization
H. The Relativistic Boltzmann Equation
Notation
Glossary of Symbols
Assorted ProblemsSo... it looks like it's more "Cosmology" rather than "Gravitation".
 
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robphy said:
http://www.oup.com/uk/catalogue/?ci=9780198526827

1. The Expansion of the Universe...

Thanks for the link.

So... it looks like it's more "Cosmology" rather than "Gravitation".

Makes sense as that was the most out of date section of the older text.
 
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New book

This is definitely a new book, not a new edition of the 1972 classic.

In the table of contents quoted by Robphy, "Fluctuations from Inflation" stood out as an obviously recent topic!
 
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I have the book ! Got it from amazon.uk ... Have reviewed it too!
 
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American Amazon shows it scheduled for June. Slowpokes.

I'd order from the UK if, as John Stewart says, the dollar weren't worth half an English Pound...of ****.
 

What is the title of the forthcoming cosmology book from Steven Weinberg?

The title of the book is "Cosmology: A Modern Approach".

When will the book be released?

The book is set to be released on September 1, 2021.

What is the main focus of the book?

The book aims to provide a comprehensive and modern understanding of cosmology, covering topics such as the Big Bang theory, dark matter, and the origins of the universe.

Who is Steven Weinberg?

Steven Weinberg is a renowned physicist and Nobel laureate, known for his contributions to the fields of quantum field theory and cosmology.

Is the book suitable for non-scientists?

While the book is primarily targeted towards students and researchers in the field of cosmology, it is also accessible to non-scientists who have a basic understanding of physics and mathematics.

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