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Astrophysical Concepts (Astronomy and Astrophysics Library)
Martin Harwit
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Description for Astrophysical Concepts (Astronomy and Astrophysics Library)
Hardcover. Now in its 4th edition, this classic text outlines cosmic events in a series of astrophysical sketches. The text has been extensively reconsidered for the new edition; new sections cover recent developments, and the remainder has been revised and updated. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 732 pages, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1199.
Thirty-threeyears have passed since the ?rst edition of Astrophysical Concepts - peared. During this time astrophysics has undergone major revolutions. We have gained new perspectives on the Universe with the aid of powerful gamma-ray,- ray, and infrared telescopes, whose sensitivitiescould not have been imagined three decades earlier. We have become expert at snaring neutrinos to gain insight on - clear processes at work in the Sun and supernovae. We have direct evidence for the existence of neutron stars and gravitationalwaves, and persuasive arguments for the detection of black holes on scales of individual stars as well as galactic nuclei. Primordial ... Read more
Thirty-threeyears have passed since the ?rst edition of Astrophysical Concepts - peared. During this time astrophysics has undergone major revolutions. We have gained new perspectives on the Universe with the aid of powerful gamma-ray,- ray, and infrared telescopes, whose sensitivitiescould not have been imagined three decades earlier. We have become expert at snaring neutrinos to gain insight on - clear processes at work in the Sun and supernovae. We have direct evidence for the existence of neutron stars and gravitationalwaves, and persuasive arguments for the detection of black holes on scales of individual stars as well as galactic nuclei. Primordial ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
Number of Pages
716
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387329437
SKU
V9780387329437
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Reviews for Astrophysical Concepts (Astronomy and Astrophysics Library)
FROM REVIEWS OF THE PREVIOUS EDITION "a clear, solid introduction to astrophysics ... that shows how physics can be applied to astronomical objects ... One of the strong points is the problems (that) give students a real feel for the sort of calculations astronomers must do ... were I teaching a junior/senior astrophysics course, this is the book I would ... Read more