Astrophysics update

Author(s)

• Mason, John (John W.)

Bibliographic Information

Astrophysics update

editor, John Mason

（Springer-Praxis books in astrophysics and astronomy / subject advisory editor, John Mason）

Springer , Praxis, c2004

Note

Includes bibliographical references

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Written by leading exponents in the field, this collection of timely reviews presents observational methods and the latest results of astronomical research as well as their theoretical foundations and interrelations, providing information and scientifically rigorous coverage.

Table of Contents

From the Contents: Particle Astrophysics.- Dark Matter Searches.- The Cosmic Microwave Background.- The Early Universe.- Large-Scale Structure of the Universe.- Evolution and Morphology of Galaxies.- Active Galaxies and Black Holes.- The Cosmic Distance Scale.- Galactic Structure.- Star and Planet Formation.- Stellar Evolution.- Stellar Nucleosynthesis and Supernovae.- Instrumentation for Astrophysical Research.- Gravitational Wave Research.- Gamma-Ray Bursts.

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Details

• NCID: BA65141624
• ISBN:
  • 3540406425
• LCCN: 2003063972
• Country Code: gw
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Berlin ; New York,Chichester, UK
• Pages/Volumes: xviii, 314 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QB461.5
  • DC22 : 523.01
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Astrophysics
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA5232967X