This book provides a comprehensive account of the scientific results on high-redshift galaxies accumulated during the past ten years. Apart from summarizing and critically discussing the wealth of observational data, the observational methods which made it possible to study these very distant and extremely faint objects are described in detail. Moreover, the technical feasibilities and physical limitations for existing and for future ground-based and space-based telescopes are discussed. Thus, apart from summarizing the knowledge accumulated so far, the book is designed as a tool for planning future observational and instrumental programs and projects. In view of the potential importance of the observational results of the high-redshift universe for basic physics the book is written for astronomers as well as for physicists without prior astronomical knowledge. Very timely book on very active research field with relevanceto Cosmology and Fundamental Physics Provides a comprehensive account of the scientific results on high-redshift galaxies accumulated during the past ten years A valuable companion text for special lectures on the high-redshift universe and cosmic evolution INDICE: Part I The Context.- 1 Introduction.- 2 The Nearby Universe.- 3 The Past and the Future.- Part II Methods and Tools.- 4 Basic Techniques and their Limitations.- 5 Finding Very Distant Galaxies.- 6 Deriving Physical Parameters.- Part III Observational Results and their Interpretation.- 7 Observed Properties of High-redshift Galaxies.- 8 The Space Distribution of High-redshift Galaxies.- 9 Interactions with the Intergalactic Medium.- 10 Implications.- Part IV An Outlook to the Future.- 11 Ongoing Work.- 12 Future Facilities and their Opportunities.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-75823-5
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés