Abstract
After the recombination of hydrogen, the universe is transparent, i.e. the interaction between the massive component and the homogeneous (background) radiation is negligible for the overall picture. The production of additional radiation through the condensation of matter and the nuclear processes in the stars is negligible, even though it seems imposing.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Liebscher, DE. Structure Formation in the Transparent Universe. In: Cosmology. Springer Tracts in Modern Physics, vol 210. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-31502-5_9
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-31502-5_9
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg
Print ISBN: 978-3-540-23261-2
Online ISBN: 978-3-540-31502-5
eBook Packages: Physics and AstronomyPhysics and Astronomy (R0)