Particle astrophysics

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In recent years, particle physics and astrophysics have become increasingly interdependent. High-energy particle physics experiments are challenging and costly to conduct in traditional laboratories, revealing that cosmic sources and accelerators can facilitate experiments unattainable on Earth. Concurrently, astrophysicists recognize that a grasp of particle physics is crucial for explaining various phenomena, including dark matter, solar neutrinos, and cosmic rays, as well as for detailing the early universe. This interdisciplinary climate has led to a rise in researchers crossing traditional boundaries to explore what is now known as Particle Astrophysics. This book serves as a specialized follow-up to a previous work by one of the authors, offering a graduate-level exploration of particle astrophysics. It presents an introductory examination of the connection between the microcosm (particles) and the macrocosm (Universe). The text covers a wide range of theoretical concepts while also detailing the latest experimental and observational evidence in the field. As such, it will be an invaluable resource for anyone entering the subject from either particle physics or astrophysics.