The first cosmic structures and their effects

被引:324
作者
Ciardi, B
Ferrara, A
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[1] Max Planck Inst Astrophys, D-85741 Garching, Germany
[2] Scuola Int Super Studi Avanzati, SISSA, Trieste, Italy
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10.1007/s11214-005-3592-0
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P1 [天文学];
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0704 ;
摘要
Despite much recent theoretical and observational progress in our knowledge of the early universe, many fundamental questions remain only partially answered. Here, we review the latest achievements and persisting problems in the understanding of first cosmic structure formation.
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页码:625 / 705
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