Fundamentals of Dark Matter
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The book guides students through the first challenges in galactic astrophysics that led to the hypothesis of dark matter; the subsequent detailed studies of large-scale structure and cosmic microwave background that unequivocally identifies this component as a fundamental one; and the latest developments in our understanding of galaxy formation.
The material can be used as the main textbook for a dedicated module on dark matter. It can also be adopted to support a general course on extragalactic astrophysics and cosmology.
Praise for Fundamentals of Dark Matter
'The nature of dark matter is one of major outstanding questions in astrophysics and Ignacio Ferreras provides a clear and thorough overview of the fundamental aspects of the field. The text contains formal exercises to test comprehension of the material but also more thought-provoking 'How about..?' questions that deepen the reader's understanding. This book is an ideal introduction to an exciting and dynamic area of research and I recommend it highly for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students.'
Rosemary Wyse, Johns Hopkins University
'This textbook offers an accessible introduction to one of the most intriguing topics in astrophysics. With a focus on foundational concepts, Ferreras provides readers with the essential tools to understand the basics of dark matter research, making this book a valuable resource for students and anyone beginning their journey into this fascinating field.'
Gianfranco Bertone, University of Amsterdam
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Ignacio Ferreras is a staff astronomer at the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias, in Tenerife, Spain and holds an honorary professor position at the Physics and Astronomy department, UCL. He was academic staff at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL for eleven years. After obtaining university degrees in theoretical physics in Valladolid, Spain, and Cornell University, USA, he embarked on a career in astrophysics with a PhD in Cantabria, Spain, followed by various research and academic appointments at Oxford, ETH ZΓΌrich, UCL, and Kingβs College London. He was a 'La Caixa' fellow and an individual Marie Curie fellow.
