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hardcover. Focusing gamma-ray telescopes, this work provides an overview of the scientific potential and technical challenges of this nascent tool for nuclear astrophysics. It also presents an overview of detectors matching the ambitious objectives of gamma ray optics, and facilities for operating such systems on the ground and in space. Editor(s): Ballmoos, Peter von. Num Pages: 511 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDN; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 511
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402053030
- ISBN
- 9781402053030
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€ 130.88
€ 130.88
Hardback. This volume offers a practical guide to asteroseismology for graduate students and scientists involved with stellar astrophysics. It introduces asteroseismology and provides comprehensive coverage of fundamental theory, observations and techniques, in addition data analysis methods. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 882 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1602.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 882
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402051784
- ISBN
- 9781402051784
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€ 322.43
€ 322.43
Radiation Risk Estimates in Normal and Emergency Situations
. Ed(S): Cigna, Arrigo A.; Durante, Marco
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Impact of Radiation Risk Estimates in Normal and Emergency Situations, Yerevan, Armenia, 8-11 September 2005. Editor(s): Cigna, Arrigo A.; Durante, Marco. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series B (Closed). Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PDX; PHVN; PSAF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1035.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402049552
- ISBN
- 9781402049552
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Condition: New
€ 197.88
€ 197.88
Hardback. The study of the statistics of extreme events is an essential first step in the mitigation of natural catastrophies, that often cause severe economic losses worldwide. This book is about the theoretical and practical aspects of the statistics of extreme events in nature. It also introduces Copulas and uses it in Geophysics. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 306 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PHVG; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044144
- ISBN
- 9781402044144
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Condition: New
€ 195.25
€ 195.25
The Many Scales in the Universe: JENAM 2004 Astrophysics Reviews
. Ed(S): Del Toro Iniesta, J.C (Instituto de ...
hardcover. Gathers the invited talks to the XIII JENAM conference. This book is accompanied by a CD-ROM, including the remaining contributions of the meeting in PDF format, hence opening a panorama of what is going on in astrophysics. Editor(s): Del Toro Iniesta, J.C (Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia); Alfaro, E.J.; Gorgas, J.G. (Universidad Complutense de Madrid); Salvador-Sole, E. (Universitat de Barcelona); Butcher, H. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 637.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2006. Corr. 2nd printing 2006
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043512
- ISBN
- 9781402043512
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€ 195.28
€ 195.28
Paperback. Deals with collective and stochastic processes in astrophysical disks involving theory, observations, and the results of modelling. This book examines the spiral-vortex structure in galactic and accretion disks, and stochastic and ordered structures in developed turbulence. Editor(s): Fridman, Alexei M. (Institute of Astronomy); Marov, Mikhail Ya; Kovalenko, Il'ya G. (Volgograd State University). Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 793.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043475
- ISBN
- 9781402043475
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Condition: New
€ 252.64
€ 252.64
Comparison of the Dynamical Evolution of Planetary Systems
. Ed(S): Dvorak, Rudolf; Ferraz-Mello, Sylvio
Hardback. Covers a range of subjects, covering the developments in Celestial Mechanics from the theoretical point of nonlinear dynamical systems to the application to real problems. This volume is useful for astronomers and mathematicians interested in Hamiltonian mechanics and in the dynamics of planetary systems. Editor(s): Dvorak, Rudolf; Ferraz-Mello, Sylvio. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHR; PHVB; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042188
- ISBN
- 9781402042188
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.05
€ 200.05
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Neutrinos and Explosive Events in the Universe, held in Erice, Italy, 2-13 July 2004 Editor(s): Shapiro, Maurice M.; Stanev, Todor S.; Wefel, John P. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 436 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHP; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 741.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037474
- ISBN
- 9781402037474
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Condition: New
€ 195.97
€ 195.97
Hardback. A collection of papers, which addresses the question "What is the Magnetospheric Cusp?" and its role in the coupling of the solar wind to the magnetosphere as well as its role in the processes of particle transport and energization within the magnetosphere. This book is useful to scientists as well as to those working in research organizations. Editor(s): Fritz, Theodore A.; Fung, Shing F. Num Pages: 420 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHM; PHP; PHVG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034381
- ISBN
- 9781402034381
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.22
€ 131.22
Paperback. Includes two reviews about wavefront processing and about image restoration and deconvolution algorithms for ill conditioned cases. This book provides reviews of detectors and of spectrographs, as well as forefront R&D in the field of optical coatings and of guided optics. Editor(s): Foy, Renaud; Foy, Francoise Claude. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 741.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034367
- ISBN
- 9781402034367
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Condition: New
€ 207.02
€ 207.02
Hardback. Covers the main topics in the theory of superdense QCD matter and its application to the astrophysics of compact stars. This book deals with the question whether hypothetical states of dense matter in the compact star interior could give clues to the explanation of puzzling phenomena such as gamma-ray bursts, and pulsar glitches. Editor(s): Blaschke, David; Sedrakian, David. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 430 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034282
- ISBN
- 9781402034282
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Condition: New
€ 506.01
€ 506.01
Hardback. Contains the results of a 9 year (1995-2004) investigation of the Canary Islands Exclusive Economic Zone. This work covers areas such as a multibeam survey demonstrating the magnitude of catastrophic failures of the Canary Islands; a comparison of the morphology of the Canary Islands with Hawaii; and more. Editor(s): Clift, Peter; Acosta-Yepes, Juan. Num Pages: 175 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MTANC; PHVG; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Marine Geophysical Researches, Vol
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402033254
- ISBN
- 9781402033254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.69
€ 128.69
Hardback. Covering the fundamentals of hydrogeophysics from hydrogeological and geophysical perspectives, this book includes a discussion of stochastic hydrogeophysical inversion approaches. Case studies illustrate hydrogeophysical approaches for mapping hydrological units, estimation of hydrogeological parameters, and monitoring hydrogeological processes. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 538 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 241 x 35. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2005. Corr. 2nd printing 2006
- Number of pages
- 538
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031014
- ISBN
- 9781402031014
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.62
€ 204.62
Life in the Universe: From the Miller Experiment to the Search for Lif...
. Ed(S): Seckbach, Joseph (Hebrew University ...
paperback. The year 2003 was the 50th anniversary of the seminal experiment of Stanley Miller. This was a unique opportunity for highlighting the interest in this most interdisciplinary subject. This book contains the reviews that were presented at the Trieste meeting. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph (Hebrew University of Jerusalem); Chela-Flores, Julian; Owen, Tobias; Raulin, Francois. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVG; PNK; PSG; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030932
- ISBN
- 9781402030932
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Condition: New
€ 199.57
€ 199.57
Transfer of Polarized Light in Planetary Atmospheres
Hovenier, J. W.; Mee, Cornelis V. M. Van Der;...
Paperback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028892
- ISBN
- 9781402028892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Hardback. Provides the complete academic treatment on the application of polytropes. This book is primarily intended for students and scientists working in Astrophysics and related fields. It provides an overview of past and present research results and is useful for those wanting to apply polytropes. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 732 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1197.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 732
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402023507
- ISBN
- 9781402023507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 375.99
€ 375.99
Hardback. Describes the steps of the investigations born with the advent of space experiments. This book aims to provide a useful tool for the reader who is not specialized in space astrophysics and for students. A cross section of essays on historical, modern, and philosophical topics is also offered. Num Pages: 443 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 133 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Space Science Reviews journal, Vol
- Number of pages
- 443
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402022463
- ISBN
- 9781402022463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.13
€ 197.13
Hardback. With about 200,000 entries, this work represents a comprehensive collection of abbreviations, acronyms, contractions and symbols within astronomy, related space sciences and other related fields. It covers fields such as aeronautics, aeronomy, astronautics, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, communications, computer sciences, and more. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 1114 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 55. Weight in Grams: 2630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 1114
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019258
- ISBN
- 9781402019258
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.88
€ 272.88
Hardback. Provides an understanding of the scattered and filtered solar UV environment, the techniques to measure this radiation and the resulting UV exposures to humans. This book intends to quantify, understand and provide information on the effects of filtered and scattered UV light. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018190
- ISBN
- 9781402018190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.27
€ 128.27
Hardback. Presents the third volume of a development of the structural classification of minerals, which is based on the internal crystal structure, and is therefore its natural classification. This work is useful for teachers and research workers of in mineralogy, and in inorganic crystal structures in academia. Series: Solid Earth Sciences Library. Num Pages: 126 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 9. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 126
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017490
- ISBN
- 9781402017490
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Condition: New
€ 128.33
€ 128.33
Hardback. Captures the objectives, the design of the mission and the details of the instruments carried to Mars. This book is useful for the scientists interested in participating in the exploration of Mars from graduate students to senior scientists as it provides the background information to interpret the many results now appearing from the mission. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher T. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 159 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 23 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 159
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016967
- ISBN
- 9781402016967
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Condition: New
€ 67.00
€ 67.00
Hardback. A collection of fifty-two papers contributed by over one hundred authors/co-authors working in the field of stellar physics research. The contributions to this proceedings are categorized into six groups: Compact Stars and High Energy Astrophysics, Binary Star Systems, Stars, Variable Stars and Cataclysmic Variables, and Galactic Astronomy. Editor(s): Cheng, Ka-Lok; Cheng, K. S.; Leung, Kam-Ching; Li, T.P. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016837
- ISBN
- 9781402016837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.16
€ 256.16
Turbulence, Waves and Instabilities in the Solar Plasma
. Ed(S): Erdelyi, R.; Petrovay, K.; Roberts, ...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Lillafured, Hungary, 16-20 September 2002 Editor(s): Erdelyi, R.; Petrovay, K.; Roberts, B.; Aschwanden, Markus J. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 401 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 401
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016592
- ISBN
- 9781402016592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 376.35
€ 376.35
Turbulence, Waves and Instabilities in the Solar Plasma
. Ed(S): Erdelyi, R.; Petrovay, K.; Roberts, ...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Lillafured, Hungary, 16-20 September 2002 Editor(s): Erdelyi, R.; Petrovay, K.; Roberts, B.; Aschwanden, Markus J. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 401 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 401
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016585
- ISBN
- 9781402016585
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 378.76
€ 378.76