Description
Random Fields on the Sphere presents a comprehensive analysis of isotropic spherical random fields. The main emphasis is on tools from harmonic analysis, beginning with the representation theory for the group of rotations SO(3). Many recent developments on the method of moments and cumulants for the analysis of Gaussian subordinated fields are reviewed. This background material is used to analyse spectral representations of isotropic spherical random fields and then to investigate in depth the properties of associated harmonic coefficients. Properties and statistical estimation of angular power spectra and polyspectra are addressed in full. The authors are strongly motivated by cosmological applications, especially the analysis of cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation data, which has initiated a challenging new field of mathematical and statistical research. Ideal for mathematicians and statisticians interested in applications to cosmology, it will also interest cosmologists and mathematicians working in group representations, stochastic calculus and spherical wavelets.
Reviews recent developments in the analysis of isotropic spherical random fields, with a view towards applications in cosmology.
About the Author
Domenico Marinucci is a Full Professor of Probability and Mathematical Statistics and Director of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Rome, 'Tor Vergata'. He is also a Core Team member for the ESA satellite experiment 'Planck'. Giovanni Peccati is Full Professor in Stochastic Analysis at the University of Luxembourg.
Reviews
"The methods described in the book shed light on extremely important issues in astrophysics, cosmology, and fundamental physics. Most of the results of the book were first proved by the authors. Rigourous mathematical proofs of other results appear here for the first time in a monograph form. ...the material is very accessible, both technically interesting and a pleasure to read. The presentation is very clear. The book is a must for mathematicians and for graduate and postgraduate students who would like to work in the area of statistical analysis of cosmological data." Anatoliy Malyarenko, Mathematical Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9780521175616
Author Domenico Marinucci
Format Paperback
Page Count 356
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 520g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 153mm * 19mm
Reviews recent developments in the analysis of isotropic spherical random fields, with a view towards applications in cosmology.
About the Author
Domenico Marinucci is a Full Professor of Probability and Mathematical Statistics and Director of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Rome, 'Tor Vergata'. He is also a Core Team member for the ESA satellite experiment 'Planck'. Giovanni Peccati is Full Professor in Stochastic Analysis at the University of Luxembourg.
Reviews
"The methods described in the book shed light on extremely important issues in astrophysics, cosmology, and fundamental physics. Most of the results of the book were first proved by the authors. Rigourous mathematical proofs of other results appear here for the first time in a monograph form. ...the material is very accessible, both technically interesting and a pleasure to read. The presentation is very clear. The book is a must for mathematicians and for graduate and postgraduate students who would like to work in the area of statistical analysis of cosmological data." Anatoliy Malyarenko, Mathematical Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9780521175616
Author Domenico Marinucci
Format Paperback
Page Count 356
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 520g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 153mm * 19mm
