Astrophysical Concepts
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Astrophysical Concepts
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Author : Martin Harwit
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-14
Astrophysical Concepts written by Martin Harwit and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-14 with Science categories.
My principal aim in writing this book was to present a wide range of astrophysical topics in sufficient depth to give the reader a general quantitative understanding of the subject. The book outlines cosmic events but does not portray them in detail-it provides aseries of astrophysical sketches. I think this approach befits the present uncertainties and changing views in astrophysics. The material is based on notes I prepared for a course aimed at seniors and beginning graduate students in physics and astronomy at Cornell. This course defined the level at which the book is written. For readers who are versed in physics but are unfamiliar with astronomical terminology, Appendix A is included. It gives a brief background of astronomical concepts and should be read before starting the main text. The first few chapters outline the scope of modern astrophysics and deal with elementary problems concerning the size and mass of cosmic objects. However, it soon becomes apparent that a broad foundation in physics is needed to proceed. This base is developed in Chapters 4 to 7 by using, as ex am pIes, specific astronomi cal situations. Chapters 8 to 10 enlarge on the topics first outlined in Chapter I and show how we can obtain quantitative insights into the structure and evolution of stars, the dynamics of co~mic gases, and the large-scale behavior of the universe.
Dissoziierter Hirntod
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Author : Gerhard Schwarz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Dissoziierter Hirntod written by Gerhard Schwarz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with categories.
In Search Of The True Universe
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Author : Martin Harwit
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2013-11-18
In Search Of The True Universe written by Martin Harwit and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-18 with Political Science categories.
This book examines how our understanding of the cosmos advanced rapidly during the twentieth century and identifies factors contributing to this progress.
An Invitation To Astrophysics
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Author : Thanu Padmanabhan
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2006
An Invitation To Astrophysics written by Thanu Padmanabhan and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Science categories.
This unique book provides a clear and lucid description of several aspects of astrophysics and cosmology in a language understandable to a physicist or beginner in astrophysics. It presents the key topics in all branches of astrophysics and cosmology in a simple and concise language. The emphasis is on currently active research areas and exciting new frontiers rather than on more pedantic topics. Many complicated results are introduced with simple, novel derivations which strengthen the conceptual understanding of the subject. The book also contains over one hundred exercises which will help students in their self study. Undergraduate and graduate students in physics and astrophysics as well as all physicists who are interested in obtaining a quick grasp of astrophysical concepts will find this book useful. Contents: Gravitation; Radiative Processes; Matter; Stars and Stellar Evolution; Relics of Stars; Cosmology and the Early Universe; Universe at z
Fundamentals Of Astrophysics
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Author : Stan Owocki
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2021-06-03
Fundamentals Of Astrophysics written by Stan Owocki and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-03 with Science categories.
Introduces students with calculus-based physics, to fundamental astrophysical concepts, for a one-semester introduction to astrophysics.
Advanced Astrophysics
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Author : Nebojsa Duric
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2004
Advanced Astrophysics written by Nebojsa Duric and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Science categories.
This 2003 book develops the basic underlying physics required for a fuller, richer understanding of the science of astrophysics and the important astronomical phenomena it describes. The cosmos manifests phenomena in which physics can appear in its most extreme, and therefore more insightful, forms. A proper understanding of phenomena like black holes, quasars and extrasolar planets requires that we understand the physics that underlies all of astrophysics. Consequently, developing astrophysical concepts from fundamental physics has the potential to achieve two goals: to derive a better understanding of astrophysical phenomena from first principles and to illuminate the physics from which the astrophysics is developed. To that end, astrophysical topics are grouped according to the relevant areas of physics. The book is ideal as a text for graduate and advanced undergraduate students as well as a reference for established researchers.
Cosmic Messengers
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Author : Martin Harwit
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2021-02-11
Cosmic Messengers written by Martin Harwit and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-11 with Science categories.
Focusing on the ultimate limits of observational astronomy, Harwit explores how well we will ever understand the Universe.
The Physics Of Stars
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Author : A. C. Phillips
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 1999-05-04
The Physics Of Stars written by A. C. Phillips and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-05-04 with Science categories.
The Physics of Stars, Second Edition provides a concise, self-contained account of how key aspects of stellar structure, evolution and nucleosynthesis can be understood in terms of fundamental physics. Beginning with an introduction to astrophysical concepts using elementary physics, the book progresses to consider stellar properties in terms of more advanced physical ideas all of which are carefully explained before they are applied. The result is a balanced presentation of both fundamental physics and astrophysics. A major strength of the book is that the author does not evade challenging concepts, but carefully explains them, enabling the reader to gain a fuller understanding of the theory.
Cosmic Discovery
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Author : Martin Harwit
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2019-03-21
Cosmic Discovery written by Martin Harwit and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-21 with History categories.
The search -- Discoveries -- Observation -- Detection, recognition, and classification of cosmic phenomena -- The fringes of legitimacy : the need for enlightened planning.
Water In The Universe
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Author : Arnold Hanslmeier
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-09-29
Water In The Universe written by Arnold Hanslmeier and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-29 with Science categories.
Due to its specific chemical and physical properties, water is essential for life on Earth. And it is assumed that this would be the case for extraterrestrial life as well. Therefore it is important to investigate where water can be found in the Universe. Although there are places that are completely dry, places where the last rainfall happened probably several 100 million years ago, surprisingly this substance is quite omnipresent. In the outer solar system the large satellites of Jupiter and Saturn are covered by a thick layer of ice that could be hiding a liquid ocean below. This of course brings up the question of whether the recently detected extrasolar planets could have some water on their surfaces and how we can detect this. Water molecules are also found in interstellar gas and dust clouds. This book begins with an introductory chapter reviewing the physical and chemical properties of water. Then it illuminates the apparent connection between water and life. This is followed by chapters dealing with our current knowledge of water in the solar system, followed by a discussion concerning the potential presence and possible detection of water on exoplanets. The signature of water in interstellar space and stars are reviewed before the origin of water in the Universe is finally discussed. The book ends with an appendix on detection methods, satellite missions and astrophysical concepts touched upon in the main parts of the book. The search for water in the Universe is related to the search for extraterrestrial life and is of fundamental importance for astrophysics, astrobiology and other related topics. This book therefore addresses students and researchers in these fields.