Astrophysical Concepts
Twenty-five years have passed since the first edition of Astrophysical Concepts appeared. During this time astrophysics has undergone major revolutions. We have gained new perspectives on the Universe with the aid ofpowerful gamma-ray, X ray, and infrared telescopes, whose sensitivities could not h...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
1998, 1998
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. 1998 |
| Series: | Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1 An Approach to Astrophysics
- 2 The Cosmic Distance Scale
- 3 Dynamics and Masses of Astronomical Bodies
- 4 Random Processes
- 5 Photons and Fast Particles
- 6 Electromagnetic Processes in Space
- 7 Quantum Processes in Astrophysics
- 8 Stars
- 9 Cosmic Gas and Dust
- 10 Formation of Stars and Planetary Systems
- 11 The Universe We Inhabit
- 12 The Early Universe
- 13 Origins of Structure
- 14 Life in the Universe
- Epilogue
- Appendix A: Astronomical Terminology
- A:1 Introduction
- A:2 The Sun
- A:3 The Solar System
- A:4 Stellar Systems and Galaxies
- A:5 Brightness of Stars
- A:6 Classification of Stars
- A:7 The Distribution of Stars in Space and Velocity
- A:8 Pulsars, Radio Stars, and X-Ray Sources
- A:9 Quasars and Active Galactic Nuclei, AGNs
- A:10 Gamma-Ray Bursts
- A:11 Photons and Cosmic Ray Particles
- Appendix B: Astrophysical Constants
- B:1 Physical Constants
- B:2 Astronomical Constants
- B:3 Units
- List of References