Theoretical Astrophysics 3 Volume Paperback Set
Published on 12. December 2002
Book
978-0-521-01627-8 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive three-volume set on theoretical astrophysics provides a timely and well-integrated course for graduate students and researchers. Each text has a modular structure, and explains topics in a detailed and pedagogical manner, with numerous worked exercises. Volume I: Astrophysical Processes Provides an indispensable introduction to the physical processes needed to successfully tackle cutting-edge research in astrophysics and cosmology. Covers key concepts including radiative processes, general relativity, and nuclear physics. Volume II: Stars and Stellar Systems Provides a complete introduction to stellar physics, and develops a solid understanding of central concepts including stellar structure and evolution, pulsars, binary stars, the sun and planetary systems. Volume III: Galaxies and Cosmology Covers important topics including the theory of galactic structure and galactic dynamics, structure formation, cosmic microwave background radiation, formation of luminous galaxies in the universe, intergalactic medium and active galactic nuclei.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 87 mm
Weight
3075 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-01627-8 (9780521016278)
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Content
Volume I: Astrophysical Processes 1. Order-of-Magnitude Astrophysics; 2. Dynamics; 3. Special Relativity, Electrodynamics, and Optics; 4. Basics of Electromagnetic Radiation; 5. Statistical Mechanics; 6. Radiative Processes; 7. Spectra; 8. Neutral Fluids; 9. Plasma Physics; 10. Gravitational Dynamics; 11. General Theory of Relativity; 12. Basics of Nuclear Physics. Volume II: Stars and Stellar Systems 1. Overview: Stars and Stellar Systems; 2. Stellar Structure; 3. Stellar Evolution; 4. Supernova (Type II); 5. White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars and Black Holes; 6. Pulsars; 7. Binary Stars and Accretion; 8. The Sun and the Solar System; 9. The Interstellar Medium; 10. Globular clusters. Volume III: Galaxies and Cosmology 1. Overview: Galaxies and Cosmology; 2. Galactic Structure and Dynamics; 3. Friedmann Model of the Universe; 4. Thermal History of the Universe; 5. Structure Formation; 6. Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation; 7. Formation of Baryonic Structures; 8. Active Galactic Nuclei; 9. Intergalactic Medium and Absorption Systems; 10. Cosmological Observations.