Astrofísica

Matemáticas y ciencia / Física / / Astrofísica (949)

  • Problems and Solutions in Special Relativity and Electromagnetism
    SERGEI KRUCHININ
    Field theory is an important topic in theoretical physics, which is studied in the physical and physico-mathematical departments of universities. Therefore, lecturers are faced with the urgent task of not only providing students with information about the subject, but also to help them master the material at a deep qualitative level, by presenting the specific features of gener...
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    46,09 €

  • Problems and Solutions in Special Relativity and Electromagnetism
    SERGEI KRUCHININ
     Field theory is an important topic in theoretical physics, which is studied in the physical and physico-mathematical departments of universities. Therefore, lecturers are faced with the urgent task of not only providing students with information about the subject, but also to help them master the material at a deep qualitative level, by presenting the specific features of gene...
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    81,63 €

  • What is Life? On Earth and Beyond
    Andreas Losch
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    210,16 €

  • Introduction to the Theory of the Early Universe
    DMITRY S GORBUNOV / VALERY A RUBAKOV
     This book is written from the viewpoint that a deep connection exists between cosmology and particle physics. It presents the results and ideas on both the homogeneous and isotropic Universe at the hot stage of its evolution and in later stages. The main chapters describe in a systematic and pedagogical way established facts and concepts on the early and the present Universe. ...
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    265,05 €

  • Introduction to the Theory of the Early Universe
    DMITRY S GORBUNOV / VALERY A RUBAKOV
     This book is written from the viewpoint that a deep connection exists between cosmology and particle physics. It presents the results and ideas on both the homogeneous and isotropic Universe at the hot stage of its evolution and in later stages. The main chapters describe in a systematic and pedagogical way established facts and concepts on the early and the present Universe. ...
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    110,25 €

  • Spiral Structure in Galaxies
    Marc S Seigar
    How does it happen that billions of stars can cooperate to produce the beautiful spirals that characterize so many galaxies, including ours? This book reviews the history behind the discovery of spiral galaxies and the problems faced when trying to explain the existence of spiral structure within them. In the book, subjects such as galaxy morphology and structure are addressed ...
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    45,68 €

  • Introduction to General Relativity
    John Dirk Walecka
     It is important for every physicist today to have a working knowledge of Einstein's theory of general relativity. Introduction to General Relativity published in 2007 was aimed at first-year graduate students, or advanced undergraduates, in physics. Only a basic understanding of classical lagrangian mechanics is assumed; beyond that, the reader should find the material to ...
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    58,05 €

  • Astroinformatics (IAU S325)
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    177,93 €

  • A Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Models of Planet Formation
    Michael Mark Woolfson
    Two models for the origin of the Solar System, the Nebula Theory and the Capture Theory, are discussed by protagonists, Simon and Steven respectively, in the presence of Solomon, who oversees the discussions. Modelled on Galileo's Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, this book provides new insight into different theories of cosmogony.The Nebula Theory, at presen...
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    47,61 €

  • A Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Models of Planet Formation
    Michael Mark Woolfson
    Two models for the origin of the Solar System, the Nebula Theory and the Capture Theory, are discussed by protagonists, Simon and Steven respectively, in the presence of Solomon, who oversees the discussions. Modelled on Galileo's Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, this book provides new insight into different theories of cosmogony.The Nebula Theory, at presen...
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    95,44 €

  • Elementary Particles
    Baby Professor
    The universe may be gigantic but it came from something very small, like the elementary particles. In this book, we’re going to learn about the building blocks of he universe. The science behind the birth of outer space will be made known to you. Reading can be fun, as long as you choose the right resources. Go ahead and grab a copy today! ...
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    18,19 €

  • Star Formation
    MARK R KRUMHOLZ
    This book provides a modern introduction to the study of star formation, at a level suitable for graduate students or advanced undergraduates in astrophysics. The first third of the book provides a review of the observational phenomenology and then the basic physical processes that are important for star formation. The remainder then discusses the major observational results an...
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    157,85 €

  • Star Formation
    MARK R KRUMHOLZ
    This book provides a modern introduction to the study of star formation, at a level suitable for graduate students or advanced undergraduates in astrophysics. The first third of the book provides a review of the observational phenomenology and then the basic physical processes that are important for star formation. The remainder then discusses the major observational results an...
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    110,02 €

  • The Universe Untangled
    Abigail Pillitteri
    Space curves around you, time slows down, particles are waves, a cat is both alive and dead. What’s going on? It all starts to make sense when we untangle the universe with this clear and enlightening book. Day-dreamers and deep-thinkers, these are the concepts that will send your mind wandering to new places with a deeper understanding of the natural world.Physics has always b...
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    44,83 €

  • An Introduction to Astrophysics
    Mervin Williamson
    As a part of astronomy, astrophysics deals with the study of celestial bodies by applying the laws of physics and chemistry. The field applies laws of different subjects like thermodynamics, molecular physics, relativity, particle physics, etc. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of astrophysics, which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. T...
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    176,39 €

  • Time Before God
    Shahin Tahmasebi
    The Big Bang was not a bang—and it was not so big—neither was it the start of the universe.The universe started many trillions of years before the big bang and it was in no hurry to prepare for the event that formed our part of the universe.This book describes the events leading up to the big bang including the formation of the building blocks of matter, how the properties of m...
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    25,37 €

  • Particle Physics at the Year of Light
    ALEXANDER I STUDENIKIN
     The volume of these proceedings is devoted to a wide variety of items, both in theory and experiment, of particle physics such as electroweak theory, fundamental symmetries, tests of the standard model and beyond, neutrino and astroparticle physics, hadron physics, gravitation and cosmology, physics at the present and future accelerator. ...
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    260,25 €

  • The Ringed Planet
    Joshua Colwell
    In September 2017, the Cassini spacecraft will point itself toward the atmoshpere of Saturn and end its 13-year mission of solving many of the mysteries of the ringed planet’s system with a crash. This book is a dramatic, beautifully illustrated journey of discovery through the Saturn system. Cassini’s instruments have revealed never seen before details including the only extra...
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    47,87 €

  • One Hundred Years of General Relativity
    Ni Wei-Tou
    The aim of this two-volume title is to give a comprehensive review of one hundred years of development of general relativity and its scientific influences. This unique title provides a broad introduction and review to the fascinating and profound subject of general relativity, its historical development, its important theoretical consequences, gravitational wave detection and a...
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    177,28 €

  • One Hundred Years of General Relativity
    Ni Wei-Tou
    The aim of this two-volume title is to give a comprehensive review of one hundred years of development of general relativity and its scientific influences. This unique title provides a broad introduction and review to the fascinating and profound subject of general relativity, its historical development, its important theoretical consequences, gravitational wave detection and a...
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    177,67 €

  • Diagnostics of Laboratory and Astrophysical Plasmas Using Spectral Lineshapes of One-, Two-, and Three-Electron Systems
    Eugene Oks
    The book presents an advanced tool for experimentalists using spectral lineshapes for diagnostics of laboratory or astrophysical plasmas, and for theorists helping the experimentalists in interpreting the experimental line profiles. It significantly expands the scope of parameters of plasmas and/or fields in it that can be measured. For some parameters, the book presents new, m...
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    158,07 €

  • INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCES
    Luc Thomas Ikelle
    Geophysics is concerned with the physical processes and properties of the Earth and its surrounding environment, and with the use of quantitative methods for their analysis. This book provides the general public, including students, faculties, and universities with a comprehensive presentation of geophysics suitable for first year undergraduate classes. The key focus is to fami...
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    85,39 €

  • Neutrino Astronomy
     This review volume is motivated by the recent discovery of high-energy astrophysical neutrinos by IceCube. The aim of the book is to bring together chapters on the status of current and future neutrino observatories with chapters on the implications and possible interpretations of the present observations and their upper limits. Each chapter is a mini-review of one aspect of t...
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    132,35 €

  • Introduction to Earth Sciences
    Luc Thomas Ikelle
     Geophysics is concerned with the physical processes and properties of the Earth and its surrounding environment, and with the use of quantitative methods for their analysis. This book provides the general public, including students, faculties, and universities with a comprehensive presentation of geophysics suitable for first year undergraduate classes. The key focus is to fam...
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    170,12 €

  • Loop Quantum Gravity
    This volume presents a snapshot of the state-of-the-art in loop quantum gravity from the perspective of younger leading researchers. It takes the reader from the basics to recent advances, thereby bridging an important gap.The aim is two-fold — to provide a contemporary introduction to the entire field for students and post-docs, and to present an overview of the current status...
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    141,18 €

  • Loop Quantum Gravity
    This volume presents a snapshot of the state-of-the-art in loop quantum gravity from the perspective of younger leading researchers. It takes the reader from the basics to recent advances, thereby bridging an important gap.The aim is two-fold — to provide a contemporary introduction to the entire field for students and post-docs, and to present an overview of the current status...
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    72,45 €

  • Electrostatic Phenomena on Planetary Surfaces
    Carlos I Calle
    The diverse planetary environments in the solar system react in somewhat different ways to the encompassing influence of the Sun. These different interactions define the electrostatic phenomena that take place on and near planetary surfaces. The desire to understand the electrostatic environments of planetary surfaces goes beyond scientific inquiry. These environments have enor...
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    45,68 €

  • Introduction to Astronomy by Theodore Metochites
    CHRISTOS SIMELIDIS / EMMANUEL PASCHOS
     Stoicheiosis Astronomike ("Elements of Astronomy") is a late Byzantine comprehensive introduction to Astronomy. It was written by an outstanding figure in Byzantine culture and politics, who served also as prime minister. This volume makes available for the first time a large part of its astronomical contents, offering the original text with an English translation, accompanied...
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    194,33 €

  • Astrochemistry
    CLAIRE VALLANCE
     The rapidly growing field of astrochemistry focuses on the chemistry occurring in stars, planets, and the interstellar medium, bringing together elements of chemistry, physics, astrophysics, and biology. Astrochemistry describes the chemical history of the Universe, our solar system, and our planet. It explores in some detail the 'alien' chemistry occurring in interste...
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    56,15 €

  • Astrochemistry
    CLAIRE VALLANCE
     The rapidly growing field of astrochemistry focuses on the chemistry occurring in stars, planets, and the interstellar medium, bringing together elements of chemistry, physics, astrophysics, and biology. Astrochemistry describes the chemical history of the Universe, our solar system, and our planet. It explores in some detail the 'alien' chemistry occurring in interste...
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    119,96 €