Dark Matter An Introduction
Dark Matter: An Introduction by Debasish Majumdar, published by CRC Press on August 27, 2014, spans 269 pages and is presented in English. This book addresses the emerging field of astroparticle physics, focusing on key areas such as cosmology, particle physics, and astrophysics. It covers essential topics including symmetries, conservation laws, and the astrophysical behaviors of galaxies that suggest the existence of dark matter, along with discussions on its distribution and nature.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of dark matter, including particle candidates for cold dark matter and extensions beyond the standard model, such as supersymmetry and extra dimensions. The text simplifies complex concepts, offering mathematical formulations for calculating the freeze-out temperature and relic density of dark matter species. Additionally, it provides insights into dark matter scattering, event rate calculations, and the latest experiments in the field. This volume serves as a valuable resource for both novice researchers and curious general readers interested in the foundational aspects of astroparticle physics.
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Dark Matter: An Introduction tackles the rather recent but fast-growing subject of astroparticle physics, encompassing three main areas of fundamental physics: cosmology, particle physics, and astrophysics. Accordingly, the book discusses symmetries, conservation laws, relativity, and cosmological parameters and measurements, as well as the astrophysical behaviors of galaxies and galaxy clusters that indicate the presence of dark matter and the possible nature of dark matter distribution. This succinct yet comprehensive volume:
- Addresses all aspects essential to the study of dark matter
- Explores particle candidates for cold dark matter beyond the theory of the standard model, providing examples of basic extensions and introducing theories such as supersymmetry and extra dimensions
- Explains—in simple text and mathematical formulations—calculation of the freeze-out temperature of a dark matter species and its relic density
- Provides theoretical background for dark matter scattering off a target, event rate calculation, and dark matter annihilation essential to study direct and indirect detection of dark matter
Complete with a detailed review of the latest dark matter experiments and techniques, Dark Matter: An Introduction is an ideal text for beginning researchers in the field as well as for general readers with an inquisitive mind, as the important topic of astroparticle physics is treated both pedagogically and with deeper insight.
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