Introduction to the Theory of the Early Universe: Hot Big Bang Theory: 2nd Edition

Book Preface

Particle physics and cosmology enjoyed rapid development between the first and the second editions of this book. Experimental research resulted in a wealth of new data, which forced us to correct and in some places rewrite chapters on dark matter, phase transitions and baryon asymmetry of the Universe.We have also made substantial revisions in other chapters. The numerical values of particle physics and cosmological parameters have been updated in accordance to contemporary data.

Besides that, we have corrected numerous misprints and drawbacks that existed in the first edition. We are indebted to our numerous colleagues for their input, and also students at the Department of Particle Physics and Cosmology, which has been recently created at the Physics Faculty of the Lomonosov Moscow State University (http://ppc.inr.ac.ru).