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Pages: 364, Edition: 2nd, Hardcover, Springer

Accretion Power in Astrophysics examines accretion as a source of energy in both binary star systems containing compact objects, and in active galactic nuclei. Assuming a basic knowledge of physics, the authors describe the physical processes at work in accretion discs and other accretion flows. The first three chapters explain why accretion is a source of energy, and then present the gas dynamics and plasma concepts necessary for astrophysical applications. The next three chapters then develop accretion...

Born in Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century, Agnes Mary Clerke achieved fame as the author of A History of Astronomy during the nineteenth century. Through her quarter-century career, she became the leading commentator on astronomy and astrophysics in the English-speaking world. This biography describes not only the life and work of this extraordinary woman, but also chronicles the development of astronomy in the last decades of pre-Einstein science. Along the way, it introduces many of the great...

This newly expanded and thoroughly updated third edition examines accretion as a source of energy in both binary star systems containing compact objects, and in active galactic nuclei. Assuming a basic knowledge of physics, the authors describe the physical processes at work in accretion discs and other accretion flows. New material includes a detailed treatment of disc instabilities, irradiated discs, disc warping, and general accretion flows. The treatment is suitable for advanced undergraduates...

Every decade for half a century now, the Board on Physics and Astronomy has surveyed astronomy and astrophysics to test its health, direction, and prospects. Here it recommends new ground- based and space-based programs for the decade 2000-2010. The report foresees concrete results generated by the theoretical and observational developments of the 1990s. A glossary does not indicate pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

The study of planet formation has been revolutionized by recent observational breakthroughs, which have allowed the detection and characterization of extrasolar planets, the imaging of protoplanetary disks, and the discovery of the Solar Systemís Kuiper Belt. Written for beginning graduate students, this textbook provides a basic understanding of the astrophysical processes that shape the formation of planetary systems. It begins by describing the structure and evolution of protoplanetary disks,...

Description Table of Contents Author Bios Designed as an astrophysics textbook to provide a comprehensive introduction to the physics of interstellar matter. Aimed primarily at those undertaking post-graduate courses, or those doing advanced projects as part of honors undergraduate courses in physics or astrophysics.The book is designed as an astrophysics textbook that provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics of Interstellar Matter. It is aimed primarily at those undertaking postgraduate...

Main objective of this volume is to present a subjective information about physical properties, chemical composition of celestial objects. Biographical outline and theoretical contributions of eminent astro-physicists are also included. Approximately 101 entries are included in A-Z format which covers stellar dynamics and evolution; galaxy formation, large-scale structure of matter in the universe; origin of cosmic rays, general relativity and physical cosmology, string cosmology and astroparticle...

Melia, Fulvio. High-Energy Astrophysics. Princeton University Press. High-energy astrophysics involves the study of exceedingly dynamic and energetic phenomena occurring near the most extreme celestial objects known to exist, such as black holes, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and supernova remnants. High-Energy Astrophysics provides graduate and advanced undergraduate students with the most complete, self-contained introduction to the subject available. This textbook covers all the essentials, weaving...

Describing the processes in stars which produce the chemical elements for planets and life, this book shows how similar processes may be reproduced in laboratories using exotic beams, and how these results can be analyzed. Beginning with one-channel scattering theory, the book builds up to multi-channel reactions. Emphasis is placed on using transfer and breakup reactions to probe structure and predict capture processes, as well as R-matrix methods for modeling compound nucleus dynamics described...

In this book, a distinguished expert introduces plasma physics from the ground up, presenting it as a comprehensible field that can be grasped largely on the basis of physical intuition and qualitative reasoning, similar to other fields of physics. Plasmas are ionized gases that can be found in a hydrogen bomb explosion, the confinement chamber of an experimental fusion reactor, the solar corona, the aurora borealis, the interstellar medium, and the immediate vicinity of a gravitational black hole...

Preface. List of Participants. List of Lectures. 1. Radio astronomy: a short historical introduction; F. Mantovani. 2. Principles of synchrotron emission in an astrophysical context; T. Huege, H. Falcke. 3. Non-thermal emission from extragalactic radio sources: a high resolution broad band approach; G. Brunetti. 4. The observational properties of blazars: selection relationships and unification; I. Browne. 5. Observing blazars with VLBI; R. Porcas. 6. Theory of relativistic jets: basic concept; E...

The name Marie Curie is enshrined in every schoolchild's mind as one of the earliest and most inspirational female pioneers in the history of science. Yet the rich, vivid, and romantic story of Marya Salome Sklodwska - the young Polish national who discovered radioactivity - has been lost to time ...until now, in the pages of this stunning, wildly creative, and uniquely moving visual biography by one of the most creative artistic talents working today. Lauren Redniss, a celebrated "New York Times...

No DJ. Boards have just a hint of shelf wear; gentle softening at spine ends. Otherwise the book is in perfect condition; pages are clean with NO markings, binding tight. Physics. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore.

Short Description for The Search for Other WorldsThis conference presents new advances in the study of planets orbiting other stars, their formation, and evolution, and methods for their detection and characterization using both ground-based and space-borne observations. Participants in the conference are active researchers in this new field, and the content of the conference is at a level appropriate for researchers and graduate students in ast... Full description

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Publisher Year: 1974 Edition: First Edition Book Condition: Very Good Jacket Condition: No Jacket Binding: Hard Cover Publish Place: Berlin, Germany Notes: Name plate on inside front board.