Galaxy Formation and Evolution
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Galaxy Formation and Evolution

by Houjun Mo, Frank Van Den Bosch, Simon White

Science Physics Astronomy
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A graduate-level treatment of the physics and observations that explain how galaxies formed and evolved across cosmic time.

ISBN-13 9780521857932 ASIN 0521857937 Views 120 Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2010 Edition 1 Format Hardcover Product Group Book Pages 840 Adult No Created April 10, 2026 Updated September 08, 2026
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Galaxy Formation and Evolution presents the physical principles and observational evidence underlying the development of galaxies from the early universe to the present day.

The text covers gravitational collapse, gas dynamics, star formation, and the role of dark matter in shaping cosmic structures.

Written for advanced students and researchers, it integrates theoretical models with data from modern telescopes and simulations.

Topics include galaxy morphology, chemical enrichment, and the influence of feedback processes on galaxy growth.

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