The redshifted 21-cm signal is set to transform astrophysical cosmology, bringing a historically data-starved field into the era of Big Data. Corresponding to the spin-flip transition of neutral hydrogen, the 21-cm line is sensitive to the temperature and ionization state of the cosmic gas, as well as to cosmological parameters. Crucially, with the development of new interferometers, it will allow us to map out the first billion years of our universe, enabling us to learn about the properties of the unseen first generations of galaxies. Rapid progress is being made on both the observational and theoretical fronts, and important decisions on techniques and future direction are being made. The Cosmic 21-cm Revolution gathers contributions from current leaders in this fast-moving field, providing both an overview for graduate students and a reference point for current researchers.
| ISBN: | 9780750322348 |
| Publication date: | 23rd December 2019 |
| Author: | Professor Andrei Mesinger, Associate Professor Cathryn Trott, Dr Jordan Mirocha, Professor Steven Furlanetto, Professor Ravi Subrahmanyan, Assistant Professor Jonathan Pober, Dr Gianni Bernardi, Drsc |
| Publisher: | IOP Publishing an imprint of Lightning Source |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 242 pages |
| Series: | AAS-IOP Astronomy |
| Genres: |
Cosmology and the universe |