Modern Cosmology

The branch of astronomy which deals with the origin of the universe is called cosmology. It focuseson the study of the constant evolution and eventual fate of the universe. The subject of cosmology isdivided into physical cosmology religious cosmology and philosophical cosmology. Physicalcosmology makes use of mathematical principles to study the physical origin and evolution of theuniverse. Religious cosmology provides an explanation of the origin and evolution of the universefrom religious perspectives. It may involve the description of a creator or a pantheon of deities.Philosophical cosmology deals with topics beyond scientific explanation. It is a multidisciplinary fieldof philosophy which draws on epistemology metaphysics philosophies of science and fundamentalphysics. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of cosmology. It providessignificant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of cosmology andrelated fields. This book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursuethis discipline further.