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Physics of Interstellar Dust
Häftad, 2019
1171 kr
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Interstellar dust grains catalyse chemical reactions, absorb, scatter, polarise and re-radiate starlight and constitute the building blocks for the formation of planets. Understanding this interstellar component is therefore of primary importance in many areas of astronomy & astrophysics. For …
Cosmology and the Early Universe
Häftad, 2020
793 kr
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This book discusses cosmology from both an observational and a strong theoretical perspective. The first part focuses on gravitation, notably the expansion of the universe and determination of cosmological parameters, before moving onto the main emphasis of the book, the physics of the early …
Cosmology
Häftad, 2020
793 kr
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Modern cosmology has changed significantly over the years, from the discovery to the precision measurement era. The data now available provide a wealth of information, mostly consistent with a model where dark matter and dark energy are in a rough proportion of 3:7. The time is right for a fresh …
Cosmology for Physicists
Av David Lyth
Häftad, 2020
793 kr
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Written by an award-winning cosmologist, this brand new textbook provides advanced undergraduate and graduate students with coverage of the very latest developments in the observational science of cosmology. The book is separated into three parts; part I covers particle physics and general …
Stellar Explosions
Hydrodynamics and Nucleosynthesis
Av Jordi José
Häftad, 2020
793 kr
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Stars are the main factories of element production in the universe through a suite of complex and intertwined physical processes. Such stellar alchemy is driven by multiple nuclear interactions that through eons have transformed the pristine, metal-poor ashes leftover by the Big Bang into a cosmos …
Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy
Observational Methods
Av Jonathan M. Marr, Ronald L. Snell m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
793 kr
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As evidenced by five Nobel Prizes in physics, radio astronomy in its 80-year history has contributed greatly to our understanding of the universe. Yet for too long, there has been no suitable textbook on radio astronomy for undergraduate students.Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy: Observational …
Applications of Big Data and Machine Learning in Galaxy Formation and Evolution
Häftad, 2026
822 kr
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As investigations into our Universe become more complex, in-depth, and widespread, galaxy surveys are requiring state-of-the-art data scientific methods to analyze them. This book provides a practical introduction to big data in galaxy formation and evolution, introducing the astrophysical basics, …
Introduction to Cosmic Inflation and Dark Energy
Häftad, 2022
793 kr
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Cosmic inflation and dark energy hold the key to the origin and the eventual fate of the Universe. Despite the increasing prominence of these subjects in research and teaching over the past decade or more, no introductory textbook dedicated to these topics has been previously published. Dr. …
Applications of Big Data and Machine Learning in Galaxy Formation and Evolution
Inbunden, 2025
1521 kr
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As investigations into our Universe become more complex, in-depth, and widespread, galaxy surveys are requiring state-of-the-art data scientific methods to analyze them. This book provides a practical introduction to big data in galaxy formation and evolution, introducing the astrophysical basics, …
Overview of General Relativity and Space-Time
Häftad, 2022
1040 kr
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This textbook equips Masters’ students studying Physics and Astronomy with the necessary mathematical tools to understand the basics of General Relativity and its applications. It begins by reviewing classical mechanics with a more geometrically oriented language, continues with Special Relativity …
Overview of General Relativity and Space-Time
Inbunden, 2022
2743 kr
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This textbook equips Masters’ students studying Physics and Astronomy with the necessary mathematical tools to understand the basics of General Relativity and its applications. It begins by reviewing classical mechanics with a more geometrically oriented language, continues with Special Relativity …
Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy
Observational Methods and Astrophysics - Two Volume Set
Av Jonathan Marr, Ronald L. Snell m. fl.
2021
1758 kr
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As demonstrated by five Nobel Prizes in physics, radio astronomy has contributed greatly to our understanding of the Universe. Yet for too long, there has been no comprehensive textbook on radio astronomy for undergraduate students.This two-volume set of introductory textbooks is exclusively …
Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy
Astrophysics
Av Ronald L. Snell, Stanley Kurtz m. fl.
Häftad, 2021
793 kr
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As demonstrated by five Nobel Prizes in physics, radio astronomy has contributed greatly to our understanding of the Universe. Courses covering this subject are, therefore, very important in the education of the next generation of scientists who will continue to explore the Cosmos.This textbook, …
Astrobiology
An Introduction
Häftad, 2021
793 kr
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Astrobiology is a multidisciplinary pursuit that in various guises encompasses astronomy, chemistry, planetary and Earth sciences, and biology. It relies on mathematical, statistical, and computer modeling for theory, and space science, engineering, and computing to implement observational and …
Dust and Chemistry in Astronomy
Inbunden, 1993
2743 kr
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Dust is widespread in the galaxy. To astronomers studying stars it may be just an irritating fog, but it is becoming widely recognized that cosmic dust plays an active role in astrochemistry. Without dust, the galaxy would have evolved differently, and planetary systems like ours would not have …
Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy
Av C.R. Kitchin
Häftad, 1995
895 kr
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A concise introduction, Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy appeals to the newcomer of astronomical spectroscopy and assumes no previous specialist knowledge. Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with a clear explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, the book proceeds …
Introduction to the Science of Cosmology
Häftad, 2001
1215 kr
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A thorough introduction to modern ideas on cosmology and on the physical basis of the general theory of relativity, An Introduction to the Science of Cosmology explores various theories and ideas in big bang cosmology, providing insight into current problems. Assuming no previous knowledge of …
Origin and Evolution of the Solar System
Inbunden, 2000
3063 kr
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The origin of the solar system has been a matter of speculation for many centuries, and since the time of Newton it has been possible to apply scientific principles to the problem. A succession of theories, starting with that of Pierre Laplace in 1796, has gained general acceptance, only to fall …
Origin and Evolution of the Solar System
Häftad, 2000
1011 kr
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The origin of the solar system has been a matter of speculation for many centuries, and since the time of Newton it has been possible to apply scientific principles to the problem. A succession of theories, starting with that of Pierre Laplace in 1796, has gained general acceptance, only to fall …
Dark Sky, Dark Matter
Inbunden, 2002
4228 kr
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Olbers' paradox states that given the Universe is unbounded, governed by the standard laws of physics, and populated by light sources, the night sky should be ablaze with light. Obviously this is not so. However, the paradox does not lie in nature but in our understanding of physics. A Universe …
Physics of Interstellar Dust
Inbunden, 2002
4228 kr
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Interstellar dust grains catalyse chemical reactions, absorb, scatter, polarise and re-radiate starlight and constitute the building blocks for the formation of planets. Understanding this interstellar component is therefore of primary importance in many areas of astronomy & astrophysics. For …
Numerical Methods in Astrophysics
An Introduction
Av Peter Bodenheimer, Gregory P. Laughlin m. fl.
Inbunden, 2006
1680 kr
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Numerical Methods in Astrophysics: An Introduction outlines various fundamental numerical methods that can solve gravitational dynamics, hydrodynamics, and radiation transport equations. This resource indicates which methods are most suitable for particular problems, demonstrates what the accuracy …
Introduction to Cosmic Inflation and Dark Energy
Inbunden, 2020
2743 kr
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Cosmic inflation and dark energy hold the key to the origin and the eventual fate of the Universe. Despite the increasing prominence of these subjects in research and teaching over the past decade or more, no introductory textbook dedicated to these topics has been previously published. Dr. …
Physical Principles of Astronomical Instrumentation
Av Peter A. R. Ade, Matthew J. Griffin m. fl.
Häftad, 2024
764 kr
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Offering practical advice on a range of wavelengths, this highly accessible and self-contained book presents a broad overview of astronomical instrumentation, techniques, and tools. Drawing on the notes and lessons of the authors’ established graduate course, the text reviews basic concepts in …
Guide to Close Binary Systems
Av Edwin Budding, Osman Demircan
Häftad, 2024
793 kr
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Introduction to Close Binary Systems provides a comprehensive survey and guide to the fast-moving field of multiple, specifically binary, stars, with an up to date account of research around 'close', i.e. interacting pairs. Such interactions allow direct quantification of stellar properties, …
General Relativity
Analytic and Symbolic Problems with Mathematica
Häftad, 2025
822 kr
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This book provides General Relativity problems to be tackled both analytically and symbolically-numerically with the Mathematica software. In the first case, the reader is guided in setting up the appropriate solutions. In the second case, the reader is provided with very illustrative notebooks to …
General Relativity
Analytic and Symbolic Problems with Mathematica
Inbunden, 2025
2132 kr
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This book provides General Relativity problems to be tackled both analytically and symbolically-numerically with the Mathematica software. In the first case, the reader is guided in setting up the appropriate solutions. In the second case, the reader is provided with very illustrative notebooks to …
Particle Astrophysics with Gamma-Ray Telescopes
Inbunden, 2026
1521 kr
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Gamma-ray astrophysics combines the exciting fields of Particle Physics and Astronomy. We get to study particle interactions in space! Using the Universe as our laboratory, we are able to study fundamental physics in extreme environments unavailable in labs on Earth.This book summarizes the …
Cosmic Inflation and Dark Energy
An Introduction
Inbunden, 2026
2704 kr
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Cosmic inflation and dark energy hold the key to the origin and the eventual fate of the Universe. Despite the increasing prominence of these subjects in research and teaching over the past decade or more, no introductory textbook dedicated to these topics has been previously published.Professor …
Cosmic Inflation and Dark Energy
An Introduction
Häftad, 2026
1069 kr
Kommande
Cosmic inflation and dark energy hold the key to the origin and the eventual fate of the Universe. Despite the increasing prominence of these subjects in research and teaching over the past decade or more, no introductory textbook dedicated to these topics has been previously published.Professor …
