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- ISBN
- 0201547309
- EAN
- 9780201547306
- Date of Publication
- 1996-03-13
- Release Title
- An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics: United States Edition
- Artist
- Ostlie, Dale A.
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Addison-Wesley Longman, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0201547309
ISBN-13
9780201547306
eBay Product ID (ePID)
49744
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
1326 Pages
Publication Name
Introduction to Modern Astrophysics
Language
English
Publication Year
1995
Subject
Physics / Astrophysics, Physics / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
2.2 in
Item Weight
81.9 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
95-045144
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
An
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
523.01
Table Of Content
I. TOOLS FOR ASTRONOMY. 1. The Celestial Sphere. 2. Celestial Mechanics. 3. The Continuous Spectrum of Light. 4. The Theory of Special Relativity. 5. The Interaction of Light and Matter. 6. Telescopes. II. THE NATURE OF STARS. 7. Binary Stars and Stellar Parameters. 8. The Classification of Stellar Spectra. 9. Stellar Atmospheres. 10. The Interiors of Stars. 11. The Sun. 12. The Process of Star Formation. 13. Post-Main-Sequence Stellar Evolution. 14. Stellar Pulsation. 15. The Degenerate Remnants of Stars. 16. Black Holes. 17. Close Binary Star Systems. III. THE SOLAR SYSTEM. 18. Physical Processes in the Solar System. 19. The Terrestrial Planets. 20. The Jovian Worlds. 21. Pluto, Solar System Debris, and Formation. IV. GALAXIES AND THE UNIVERSE. 22. The Milky Way Galaxy. 23. The Nature of Galaxies. 24. Galactic Evolution. 25. The Structure of the Universe. 26. Active Galaxies. 27. Cosmology. 28. The Early Universe. Appendices. Index.
Synopsis
This exciting new text opens the entire field of modern astrophysics to the reader by using only the basic tools of physics. Designed for the junior- level astrophysics course, each topic is approached in the context of the major unresolved questions in astrophysics. The core chapters have been designed for a course in stellar structure and evolution, while the extended chapters provide additional coverage of the solar system, galactic structure, dynamics, evolution, and cosmology. * Two versions of this text are available: An Introduction to Modern Stellar Astrophysics, (Chapters 1-17), and An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, (Chapters 1-28). * Computer programs included with the text allow students to explore the physics of stars and galaxies. * In designing a curriculum, instructors can combine core and extended chapters with the optional advanced sections so as to meet their individual goals. * Up-to-date coverage of current astrophysical discoveries are included. * This text emphasizes computational physics, including computer problems and on-line programs. * This text also includes a selection of over 500 problems. For additional information and computer codes to be used, This exciting text opens the entire field of modern astrophysics to the reader by using only the basic tools of physics. Designed for the junior- level astrophysics course, each topic is approached in the context of the major unresolved questions in astrophysics. The core chapters have been designed for a course in stellar structure and evolution, while the extended chapters provide additional coverage of the solar system, galactic structure, dynamics, evolution, and cosmology.
LC Classification Number
QB461.C35 1996
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