Interpreting Astronomical Spectra
D. Emerson(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 10. April 1996
Book
Hardback
472 pages
978-0-471-94176-7 (ISBN)
Description
Interpreting Astronomical Spectra D. Emerson Institute for Astronomy, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Edingurgh "Interpreting Astronomical Spectra" describes how physical conditions such as temperature, density and composition can be obtained from the spectra of a broad range of astronomical environments ranging from the cold interstellar medium to very hot coronal gas and from stellar atmospheres to quasars. In this book the author has succeeded in providing a coherent and integrated approach to the interpretation of astronomical spectroscopy, placing the emphasis on the physical understanding of spectrum formation rather than on instrumental considerations. MKS units and consistent symbols are employed throughout so that the fundamental ideas common to diverse environments are made clear and the importance of different temperature ranges and densities can be seen. Aimed at senior undergraduates and graduates studying physics, astronomy and astrophysics, this book will also appeal to the professional astronomer.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
line drawings, halftones
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Weight
880 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-94176-7 (9780471941767)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
D. Emerson Institute for Astronomy, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Edinburgh
Content
Radiative Transfer and Model Atmospheres. Microscopic Processes and Statistical Equilibrium. Line Profiles. Line Formation. Stellar Spectra. Photoionized Clouds--Gaseous Nebulae and AGN. Photoionized Clouds--AGN. The Spectrum of the Cold Interstellar Medium. Masers. Wind and Circumstellar Shells. Very Hot Thin Gases and Coronae. Appendices. Select Bibliography. Index.