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Astrophysics of the Interstellar Medium
Walter Maciel
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Description for Astrophysics of the Interstellar Medium
Hardcover. The space between the stars contains objects in which physical processes occur that are fundamental to galaxies. This book examines these processes and presents simple numeric estimates of the main quantities relevant to the interstellar medium. Num Pages: 274 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 546.
The space between the stars contains a large diversity of objects in which physical processes occur that are fundamental to the structure and evolution of galaxies. This book offers the reader a basic knowledge of these processes and presents simple numeric estimates of the main quantities relevant to the interstellar medium. The main objects that constitute the interstellar space are described, but the emphasis of the book lies in the physical processes occurring in these objects, which may also occur in other astrophysical environments. The book is directed tor graduate as well as advanced undergraduate students of physics and astrophysics. ... Read more
The space between the stars contains a large diversity of objects in which physical processes occur that are fundamental to the structure and evolution of galaxies. This book offers the reader a basic knowledge of these processes and presents simple numeric estimates of the main quantities relevant to the interstellar medium. The main objects that constitute the interstellar space are described, but the emphasis of the book lies in the physical processes occurring in these objects, which may also occur in other astrophysical environments. The book is directed tor graduate as well as advanced undergraduate students of physics and astrophysics. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
Number of Pages
258
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461437666
SKU
V9781461437666
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99-15
About Walter Maciel
Dr. Walter J. Maciel received his Bachelors in physics from the Federal University of Minas Gerais in 1970. He went on to obtain his MSc in astronomy from the Aeronautics Technology Institute in 1973 and his PhD in astronomy from the University of São Paulo in 1977. Dr. Maciel is presently a full astronomy professor at the University of São Paulo, ... Read more
Reviews for Astrophysics of the Interstellar Medium
From the book reviews: “The subject of this book is an important one for new generations of astronomers. … The book would be an excellent foundation for a postgraduate course, and it is clear that students who completed it successfully and are inspired by the subject would be well-equipped for research. … Professor Maciel’s book is a fine addition ... Read more