hewj11 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Just wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions for cosmo/phys books that are a little past leymans versions. Something that goes more in depth with the math and beyond just the concepts. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Just wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions for cosmo/phys books that are a little past leymans versions. Something that goes more in depth with the math and beyond just the concepts.Thanks The only ones I know of are very advanced. E.g. Principles of Physical Cosmology by Peebles Cosmological Physics by Peacock What level of math/physics do you have in mind? Do you know tensor analysis and general relativity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Just wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions for cosmo/phys books that are a little past leymans versions. Something that goes more in depth with the math and beyond just the concepts.Thanks I would not want to buy anything but the new Steven Weinberg text http://www.amazon.com/Cosmology-Steven-Weinberg/dp/0198526822/ The Amazon page lets you browse inside. It is available for $60 used. I'm just stingy enough that I often use library books instead of buying. I live near a campus. So I don't own this. Are you near to a college or university library? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hewj11 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions. To answer proton; I've taken calc and entry level physics classes. But i understand the concepts of gen rel. just dont know the math behind it so much. To martin; I do live near and go to two college campuses so I should def give them a check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the suggestions. To answer proton; I've taken calc and entry level physics classes. In that case the texts mentions so far too advanced for you at this time. The best book I can think of for you is Gravity from the Ground Up by Bernard F. Schutz. Later in your education, after you have the calculus sequence and basic physics sequence behind you, you should read this author's text A first course in general relativity. It's a great book to learn GR from and is used at many universities, including MIT, for their GR course. Edited June 26, 2009 by proton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hewj11 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna look into Gravity from the ground up and take it from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airbrush Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I always scan Astronomy magazine when I shop for groceries. If it has a story that keeps me reading for more than 10 minutes, I have to buy it. I don't have a college science education, I just love to watch programs about cosmology on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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