The Universe at Large
The Universe at Large
Antonio Mampaso, Instituto de AstrofÃsica de Canarias, Tenerife
Francisco Sánchez, Instituto de AstrofÃsica de Canarias, Tenerife
£89.00
GBPThe Universe at Large presents a unique survey of key questions outstanding in contemporary astronomy and cosmology. In this timely volume, eleven of the world's greatest living astronomers and cosmologists present their personal views of what problems must be addressed by future research. Allan Sandage presents a 23-point plan to reach a full understanding of the largescale structure in the Universe; Geoffrey Burbidge looks at the future of the Quasi Steady State alternative to the Big Bang; active galactic nuclei (AGN) are discussed by E. Margaret Burbidge, Donald Osterbrock and Malcolm Longair; Igor Novikov, Donald Lynden-Bell, Martin Rees and Rashid Sunyaev look at the physics of black holes; and Bernard Pagel and Hubert Reeves concentrate on what we don't yet understand about elements in the cosmos. This book provides a unique review of our current understanding in astronomy and cosmology, and a host of ideas for profitable future research - for graduate students and researchers.
- Specially written articles by eleven of the world's greatest living astronomers and cosmologists
- An up-to-date overview of our current understanding in astronomy and cosmology
- A treasure-trove of ideas for profitable future research
Reviews & endorsements
'This book is a very interesting collection for scientists working in astronomy and for students who want to learn more on the key questions of astronomy of today.' Reviews of Astronomical Tools
'For authoritative surveys, breadth and depth of coverage of the field of modern astro-physics and cosmology, and lively recorded exchanges following the talks, this volume must be well-nigh impossible to beat. In my view it is a rare example of published conference proceedings which are actually worth buying. It is an excellent storehouse of ideas for future research and is greatly recommended to students and researchers in astronomy and astrophysics.' Lewis Ryder, Astronomy Now
'Overall, the book gives a unique review of our current understandings of the Universe which are then developed to provide a host of ideas of lines for profitable future research.' Spaceflight
Product details
November 1997Paperback
9780521589444
460 pages
247 × 173 × 23 mm
0.955kg
70 b/w illus. 9 tables
Available
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Astronomical problems for the next three decades Allan Sandage
- 2. New vistas in cosmology and cosmogony Geoffrey Burbidge
- 3. Omega, dark mass and galactic history Donald Lynden-Bell
- 4. Observations of QSOs which are critical for cosmology E. Margaret Burbidge
- 5. Nature, structure, refuelling and evolution of AGNs Donald Osterbrock
- 6. The high energy radiation of active galactic nuclei Malcolm S. Longair
- 7. Physics and astrophysics of black holes Igor Novikov
- 8. Galaxy formation and quasars - progress and prospects Martin J. Rees
- 9. Cosmic abundances Bernard E. J. Pagel
- 10. Clues to early development of galaxies Hubert Reeves
- 11. The observational appearance of accreting black holes in X-ray binaries Rashid Sunyaev
- 12. Reflections on the key problems Malcolm S. Longair
- Index.
