An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics
Crc Press Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4398-8590-1 (ISBN)
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An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics offers a comprehensive introduction to astronomy and astrophysics, complete with illustrative examples and illuminating homework problems. Requiring a familiarity with basic physics and mathematics, this undergraduate-level textbook:
Addresses key physics concepts relevant to stellar observations, including radiation, electromagnetic spectrum, photometry, continuous and discrete spectrum, and spectral lines
Describes instruments used for astronomical observations as well as how the radiation received is characterized and interpreted to determine the properties of stars
Examines the structure of stars, the basic equations which explain stars in equilibrium, and the fusion reactions occurring in stellar cores
Discusses the evolution of stars, the solar system, the dynamics of galaxies, and the fundamentals of modern cosmology
Explores the universe at high redshifts, where it is dominated by objects such as active galaxies
Solutions manual and figure slides available with qualifying course adoption
An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics teaches students how to interpret the night sky, providing them with a critical understanding of the stars and other heavenly bodies.
Pankaj Jain obtained his doctoral degree from Syracuse University, New York, USA. He subsequently carried out postdoctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, USA; West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA; University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA; and University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA. Dr. Jain is currently a professor in the Physics Department at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He is a theoretical physicist, whose chief interests are in high energy physics and cosmology. Presently, he is working on the models of dark energy and dark matter, cosmic microwave background radiation, observational tests of the cosmological principle, fundamental symmetries of nature, ultra-high energy cosmic rays, and strong interactions.
Introduction. Observations. Astrometry. Photometry. Gravitation and Kepler's Laws. Stars, Stellar Spectra, and Classification. Radiation from Astronomical Sources. Stellar Structure. Stellar Nuclear Reactions. Star Formation and Stellar Evolution. The Sun. The Solar System. Binary Stars. The Milky Way. Galaxies. Cosmology. Active Galaxies.
| Zusatzinfo | 3 Tables, black and white; 186 Illustrations, black and white |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Bosa Roca |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 680 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4398-8590-7 / 1439885907 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4398-8590-1 / 9781439885901 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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