The author - a leading theoretical cosmologist - expands on his widely acclaimed lecture notes
in this self-contained textbook suitable for the advanced undergraduate or starting graduate
level. Presenting the key theoretical foundations of cosmology and describing the observations
that have turned the subject into a precision science the author keeps the student in mind on
every page by explaining concepts step-by-step in an approachable manner. After describing the
dynamics of the homogeneous universe the book traces the evolution of small density
fluctuations which were created quantum-mechanically during inflation and are today observed
in the cosmic microwave background and the large-scale structure of the universe. The book is
ideally suited as a course companion or for self-study. With all necessary background material
covered students have everything they need to establish an unrivalled understanding of the
subject. Complete with many worked examples figures and homework problems this textbook is a
definitive resource for advanced students in physics astronomy and applied mathematics.
