Best Book on Cosmological Constant Problem

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The discussion centers on finding the best graduate-level book addressing the cosmological constant problem while covering quantum field theory, astro-particle physics, inflation, and cosmology. A recommended starting point is the article from Living Reviews, which provides a good introduction but lacks depth for advanced study. Linde's reviews on inflationary cosmology from arXiv are suggested as valuable resources, though they may be somewhat outdated. Additionally, "Physical Foundations of Cosmology" by Mukhanov and "Primordial Cosmology" by Peter and Uzan are highlighted as strong options. Overall, Liddle & Lyth's book is noted as a top choice for a quantum-oriented approach to cosmology.
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What is the best grad-level book on the cosmological constant problem that introduces quantum field theory, astro-particle physics, inflation, and cosmology?
 
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http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/lrr-2001-1/" had a good introduction to some of the issues behind the cosmological constant problem. Its well referenced so you can branch out from there. It's not a heavy article though so will not satisfy your requirements too well.

Perhaps http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/052182849X/?tag=pfamazon01-20 is a good starting place for inflationary cosmology? Though it does emphasise, as the name suggests, pertrubations/CMB/etc side of things. Has introductions to field theory in a cosmological setting?

Alse check out Linde's review (somewhere on arxiv, though getting outdated?) on inflationary cosmology. He has a few.
http://arxiv.org/abs/0705.0164
http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0503203
http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0503195

Sorry if it's not what your were looking for.
 
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Thank you for these resources.
LithiumHelios said:
http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/lrr-2001-1/" is a good starting place for inflationary cosmology? Though it does emphasise, as the name suggests, pertrubations/CMB/etc side of things. Has introductions to field theory in a cosmological setting?

LithiumHelios said:
Alse check out Linde's review (somewhere on arxiv, though getting outdated?) on inflationary cosmology. He has a few.
http://arxiv.org/abs/0705.0164
http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0503203
http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0503195

Sorry if it's not what your were looking for.
Not an over-emphasize on inflation. Basically, I am looking for a quantum-oriented book on cosmology, and Liddle & Lyth seems to be the best out of what you have mentioned. Thank you, though
 
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weinbergs book on cosmology?

Physical Foundations of Cosmology by Mukhanov ?
 
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