An Invitation To AstrophysicsWorld Scientific, 7 лют. 2006 р. - 384 стор. This unique book provides a clear and lucid description of several aspects of astrophysics and cosmology in a language understandable to a physicist or beginner in astrophysics. It presents the key topics in all branches of astrophysics and cosmology in a simple and concise language. The emphasis is on currently active research areas and exciting new frontiers rather than on more pedantic topics. Many complicated results are introduced with simple, novel derivations which strengthen the conceptual understanding of the subject. The book also contains over one hundred exercises which will help students in their self study.Undergraduate and graduate students in physics and astrophysics as well as all physicists who are interested in obtaining a quick grasp of astrophysical concepts will find this book useful. |
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2 Radiative Processes | 43 |
3 Matter | 95 |
4 Stars and Stellar Evolution | 135 |
5 Relics of Stars | 179 |
6 Cosmology and the Early Universe | 211 |
7 Universe at z 20 | 261 |
8 Normal Galaxies | 281 |
9 Active Galaxies | 317 |
Appendix Range of Physical Quantities in Astrophysics | 347 |
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absorption accretion angular momentum assume astrophysical baryons black hole called chapter charged particle cluster CMBR collapse component constant corresponding dark matter determine disk distance effect electrons emission emitted energy density equation equilibrium estimate evolution Exercise factor flux fraction frequency galactic galaxy given gives gravitational potential halo Hence Hubble Hubble radius hydrogen integral interstellar medium ionisation ionized lead luminosity function magnetic field magnitude main sequence mass stars motion neutral hydrogen neutrino neutron star number density observed optical orbit parameters photons plasma power law pressure quasars radiation radius ratio redshift region relation relativistic result rotation scale shows spectrum spherical star formation stellar stellar evolution supernova surface synchrotron temperature thermal universe velocity virial virial theorem wave wavelength white dwarfs