Astroparticle Physics

The book describes the branch of astronomy in which processes in the universe are investigated with experimental methods employed in particle-physics experiments. After a historical introduction the basics of elementary particles, **Astroparticle Physics describes their interactions and the relevant detection techniques. The main body of this treatment concerns cosmic rays, while modern aspects of astroparticle physics are described in a chapter on cosmology. The book provides an orientation in the field of astroparticle physics that many beginners might seek and appreciate. The underlying physics fundamentals are presented with little mathematics, and the results are illustrated by many diagrams. The reader has a chance to enter this field of astronomy with a book that closes the gap between expert and popular level.** "The book describes the branch of astrophysics in which processes in the universe are investigated with experimental methods known from particle physics experiments. After a historical introduction, the basics of elementary particles, their interactions and the relevant detection techniques are described. The main body of the book concerns cosmic rays. The modern aspects of astroparticle physics are described in a chapter on cosmology. The book provides an orientation in the field of astroparticle physics that many beginners might look for. The physics issues are presented with little mathematics, and the results are illustrated by many diagrams. The reader has a chance to enter this field of astrophysics with a book that closes the gap between expert and popular level."--Résumé de l'éditeur "The book describes the branch of astrophysics in which processes in the universe are investigated with experimental methods known from particle physics experiments. After a historical introduction, the basics of elementary particles, their interactions and the relevant detection techniques are described. The main body of the book concerns cosmic rays. The modern aspects of astroparticle physics are described in a chapter on cosmology. The book provides an orientation in the field of astroparticle physics that many beginners might look for. The physics issues are presented with little mathematics, and the results are illustrated by many diagrams. The reader has a chance to enter this field of astrophysics with a book that closes the gap between expert and popular level."--Jacket The book describes the branch of astrophysics in which processes in the universe are investigated with experimental methods known from particle physics experiments. After a historical introduction to the basics of elementary particles, their interactions and the relevant detection techniques are described. The main body of the book concerns cosmic rays. The modern aspects of astroparticle physics are described in a chapter on cosmology. The book provides an orientation in the field of astroparticle physics that many beginners might look for. The physics issues are presented with little mathematics, and the results are illustrated by many diagrams. The reader has a chance to enter this field of astrophysics with a book that closes the gap between expert and popular level. Describes The Branch Of Astronomy In Which Processes In The Universe Are Investigated With Experimental Methods Employed In Particle-physics Experiments. After A Historical Introduction The Basics Of Elementary Particles, Explains Particle Interactions And The Relevant Detection Techniques, While Modern Aspects Of Astroparticle Physics Are Described In A Chapter On Cosmology. Provides An Orientation In The Field Of Astroparticle Physics That Many Beginners Might Seek And Appreciate Because The Underlying Physics Fundamentals Are Presented With Little Mathematics, And The Results Are Illustrated By Many Diagrams. Readers Have A Chance To Enter This Field Of Astronomy With A Book That Closes The Gap Between Expert And Popular Level. Historical Introduction....Pages 1-19 The Standard Model of Elementary Particles....Pages 21-33 Kinematics and Cross Sections....Pages 35-48 Physics of Particle and Radiation Detection....Pages 49-62 Acceleration Mechanisms....Pages 63-76 Primary Cosmic Rays....Pages 77-140 Secondary Cosmic Rays....Pages 141-170 Cosmology....Pages 171-190 The Early Universe....Pages 191-212 Big Bang Nucleosynthesis....Pages 213-228 The Cosmic Microwave Background....Pages 229-244 Inflation....Pages 245-264 Dark Matter....Pages 265-286 Astrobiology....Pages 287-291 Outlook....Pages 293-297 Glossary....Pages 299-336 Solutions....Pages 337-379 Claus Grupen ; With Contributions From Glen Cowan, Simon Eidelman, And Tilo Stroh. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 405-414) And Index.