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Theory of Stellar Atmospheres
An Introduction to Astrophysical Non-equilibrium Quantitative Spectroscopic Analysis
Av Ivan Hubeny, Dimitri Mihalas
Häftad, 2014
1033 kr
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This book provides an in-depth and self-contained treatment of the latest advances achieved in quantitative spectroscopic analyses of the observable outer layers of stars and similar objects. Written by two leading researchers in the field, it presents a comprehensive account of both the physical …
Dynamics and Astrophysics of Galaxies
Av Jo Bovy
Häftad, 2026
862 kr
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A modern textbook on galactic dynamics that encourages hands-on learning using the latest computational methodsThis book provides an in-depth introduction to the dynamics, formation, and evolution of galaxies. Starting with the basics of galactic structure and galactic dynamics, it helps students …
Electromagnetic Processes
Häftad, 2005
862 kr
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This book provides an understanding of the theoretical foundations for the calculation of electromagnetic processes. Photon production processes are particularly important in astrophysics, since almost all of our knowledge of distant astronomical objects comes from the detection of radiation from …
Supernovae and Nucleosynthesis
An Investigation of the History of Matter, from the Big Bang to the Present
Av David Arnett
Häftad, 1996
948 kr
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This book investigates the question of how matter has evolved since its origin in the Big Bang, from the cosmological synthesis of hydrogen and helium to the generation of the complex set of nuclei that comprise our world and our selves. A central theme is the evolution of gravitationally contained …
Active Galactic Nuclei
From the Central Black Hole to the Galactic Environment
Häftad, 1999
990 kr
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This is the first comprehensive treatment of active galactic nuclei--the cosmic powerhouses at the core of many distant galaxies. The term active galactic nuclei refers to quasars, radio galaxies, Seyfert galaxies, blazars, and related objects, all of which are believed to share a similar central …
Unsolved Problems in Astrophysics
Av John Bahcall, Jeremiah P. Ostriker
Häftad, 1997
828 kr
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The field of astrophysics is in the midst of a technologically driven renaissance, as fundamental discoveries are being made with astonishing frequency. In the last decade, new detectors in space, on earth, and deep underground have, when coupled with the computational power of modern computers, …
Galactic Astronomy
Av James Binney, Michael Merrifield
Häftad, 1998
1828 kr
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This is the definitive treatment of the phenomenology of galaxies--a clear and comprehensive volume that takes full account of the extraordinary recent advances in the field. The book supersedes the classic text Galactic Astronomy that James Binney wrote with Dimitri Mihalas, and complements …
Plasma Physics for Astrophysics
Häftad, 2004
1033 kr
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In this book, a distinguished expert introduces plasma physics from the ground up, presenting it as a comprehensible field that can be grasped largely on the basis of physical intuition and qualitative reasoning, similar to other fields of physics. Plasmas are ionized gases that can be found in a …
Dynamics and Evolution of Galactic Nuclei
Inbunden, 2013
1503 kr
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Deep within galaxies like the Milky Way, astronomers have found a fascinating legacy of Einstein's general theory of relativity: supermassive black holes. Connected to the evolution of the galaxies that contain these black holes, galactic nuclei are the sites of uniquely energetic events, including …
Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium
Häftad, 2011
1247 kr
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This is a comprehensive and richly illustrated textbook on the astrophysics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium--the gas and dust, as well as the electromagnetic radiation, cosmic rays, and magnetic and gravitational fields, present between the stars in a galaxy and also between galaxies …
Stellar Spectral Classification
Av Richard O. Gray, Christopher J. Corbally
Häftad, 2009
948 kr
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Written by leading experts in the field, Stellar Spectral Classification is the only book to comprehensively discuss both the foundations and most up-to-date techniques of MK and other spectral classification systems. Definitive and encyclopedic, the book introduces the astrophysics of …
Conversations on Electric and Magnetic Fields in the Cosmos
Häftad, 2007
794 kr
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Today's standard textbooks treat the theoretical structure of electric and magnetic fields, but their emphasis is on electromagnetic radiation and static-electric and magnetic fields. In this book, Eugene Parker provides advanced graduate students and researchers with a much-needed complement to …
Galactic Dynamics
Second Edition
Av James Binney, Scott Tremaine
Häftad, 2008
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1076 kr
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Since it was first published in 1987, Galactic Dynamics has become the most widely used advanced textbook on the structure and dynamics of galaxies and one of the most cited references in astrophysics. Now, in this extensively revised and updated edition, James Binney and Scott Tremaine describe …
High-Energy Astrophysics
Av Fulvio Melia
Häftad, 2009
948 kr
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High-energy astrophysics involves the study of exceedingly dynamic and energetic phenomena occurring near the most extreme celestial objects known to exist, such as black holes, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and supernova remnants. High-Energy Astrophysics provides graduate and advanced …
Introduction to Modeling Convection in Planets and Stars
Magnetic Field, Density Stratification, Rotation
Inbunden, 2013
1401 kr
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This book provides readers with the skills they need to write computer codes that simulate convection, internal gravity waves, and magnetic field generation in the interiors and atmospheres of rotating planets and stars. Using a teaching method perfected in the classroom, Gary Glatzmaier begins by …
Introduction to Modeling Convection in Planets and Stars
Magnetic Field, Density Stratification, Rotation
Häftad, 2013
794 kr
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This book provides readers with the skills they need to write computer codes that simulate convection, internal gravity waves, and magnetic field generation in the interiors and atmospheres of rotating planets and stars. Using a teaching method perfected in the classroom, Gary Glatzmaier begins by …
High Energy Radiation from Black Holes
Gamma Rays, Cosmic Rays, and Neutrinos
Av Charles D. Dermer, Govind Menon
Häftad, 2009
1076 kr
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Bright gamma-ray flares observed from sources far beyond our Milky Way Galaxy are best explained if enormous amounts of energy are liberated by black holes. The highest- energy particles in nature--the ultra-high-energy cosmic rays--cannot be confined by the Milky Way's magnetic field, and must …
First Galaxies in the Universe
Av Abraham Loeb, Steven R. Furlanetto
Häftad, 2013
1033 kr
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This book provides a comprehensive, self-contained introduction to one of the most exciting frontiers in astrophysics today: the quest to understand how the oldest and most distant galaxies in our universe first formed. Until now, most research on this question has been theoretical, but the next …
Exoplanet Atmospheres
Physical Processes
Av Sara Seager
Häftad, 2010
734 kr
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Over the past twenty years, astronomers have identified hundreds of extrasolar planets--planets orbiting stars other than the sun. Recent research in this burgeoning field has made it possible to observe and measure the atmospheres of these exoplanets. This is the first textbook to describe the …
Dynamics and Evolution of Galactic Nuclei
Häftad, 2013
948 kr
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Deep within galaxies like the Milky Way, astronomers have found a fascinating legacy of Einstein's general theory of relativity: supermassive black holes. Connected to the evolution of the galaxies that contain these black holes, galactic nuclei are the sites of uniquely energetic events, including …
Exoplanetary Atmospheres
Theoretical Concepts and Foundations
Av Kevin Heng
Inbunden, 2017
990 kr
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The study of exoplanetary atmospheres--that is, of planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system--may be our best hope for discovering life elsewhere in the universe. This dynamic, interdisciplinary field requires practitioners to apply knowledge from atmospheric and climate science, astronomy and …
Exoplanetary Atmospheres
Theoretical Concepts and Foundations
Av Kevin Heng
Häftad, 2017
734 kr
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The study of exoplanetary atmospheres--that is, of planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system--may be our best hope for discovering life elsewhere in the universe. This dynamic, interdisciplinary field requires practitioners to apply knowledge from atmospheric and climate science, astronomy and …
Physics of Binary Star Evolution
From Stars to X-ray Binaries and Gravitational Wave Sources
Av Thomas M. Tauris, Edward P.J. van den Heuvel
Häftad, 2023
862 kr
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A graduate-level textbook on the astrophysics of binary star systems and their evolutionPhysics of Binary Star Evolution is an up-to-date textbook on the astrophysics and evolution of binary star systems. Theoretical astrophysicists Thomas Tauris and Edward van den Heuvel cover a wide range of …
Magnetic Reconnection
A Modern Synthesis of Theory, Experiment, and Observations
Häftad, 2022
896 kr
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The essential introduction to magnetic reconnection—written by a leading pioneer of the fieldPlasmas comprise more than 99 percent of the visible universe; and, wherever plasmas are, magnetic reconnection occurs. In this common yet incompletely understood physical process, oppositely directed …
Dynamics of Planetary Systems
Häftad, 2023
691 kr
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An introduction to celestial mechanics for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers new to the fieldCelestial mechanics—the study of the movement of planets, satellites, and smaller bodies such as comets—is one of the oldest subjects in the physical sciences. Since the …
Dynamics of Planetary Systems
Inbunden, 2023
1332 kr
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An introduction to celestial mechanics for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers new to the fieldCelestial mechanics—the study of the movement of planets, satellites, and smaller bodies such as comets—is one of the oldest subjects in the physical sciences. Since the …
Dynamics and Astrophysics of Galaxies
Av Jo Bovy
Inbunden, 2026
2420 kr
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A modern textbook on galactic dynamics that encourages hands-on learning using the latest computational methodsThis book provides an in-depth introduction to the dynamics, formation, and evolution of galaxies. Starting with the basics of galactic structure and galactic dynamics, it helps students …
Dark Matter
Evidence, Theory, and Constraints
Av David J. E. Marsh, David Ellis m. fl.
Häftad, 2024
563 kr
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A complete treatment of all aspects of dark matter physicsThis book provides an incisive, self-contained introduction to one of the most intriguing subjects in modern physics, presenting the evidence we have from astrophysics for the existence of dark matter, the theories for what it could be, and …
Dynamical Evolution of Globular Clusters
Häftad, 2014
678 kr
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One of the world's most distinguished astrophysicists presents a comprehensive theoretical treatment of the dynamical evolution of globular clusters. Lyman Spitzer's research in this field established the framework for decades of investigation. Now he summarizes in a unified, systematic way this …
Theory of Rotating Stars. (PSA-1), Volume 1
Häftad, 2015
1901 kr
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Ever since the first observations of sunspots in the early seventeenth century, stellar rotation has been a major topic in astronomy and astrophysics. Jean-Louis Tassoul synthesizes a large number of theoretical investigations on rotating stars. Drawing upon his own research, Professor Tassoul also …
