Theoretical Astrophysics 3 Volume Paperback Set
Theoretical Astrophysics 3 Volume Paperback Set
Out of Print
This comprehensive three-volume set on theoretical astrophysics provides a timely and well-integrated course for graduate students and researchers. Each text has a modular structure, and explains topics in a detailed and pedagogical manner, with numerous worked exercises.
Volume I: Astrophysical Processes
Provides an indispensable introduction to the physical processes needed to successfully tackle cutting-edge research in astrophysics and cosmology. Covers key concepts including radiative processes, general relativity, and nuclear physics.
Volume II: Stars and Stellar Systems
Provides a complete introduction to stellar physics, and develops a solid understanding of central concepts including stellar structure and evolution, pulsars, binary stars, the sun and planetary systems.
Volume III: Galaxies and Cosmology
Covers important topics including the theory of galactic structure and galactic dynamics, structure formation, cosmic microwave background radiation, formation of luminous galaxies in the universe, intergalactic medium and active galactic nuclei.
- Fully integrated and comprehensive course in three volumes
- Each volume can be used alone, or in conjunction with the two companion volumes
- Develops each concept methodically, and then develops and tests the reader's understanding with carefully structured problems
Product details
January 2003Multiple copy pack
9780521016278
0 pages
249 × 177 × 87 mm
3.075kg
Unavailable - out of print June 2007
Table of Contents
- Volume I: Astrophysical Processes 1. Order-of-Magnitude Astrophysics
- 2. Dynamics
- 3. Special Relativity, Electrodynamics, and Optics
- 4. Basics of Electromagnetic Radiation
- 5. Statistical Mechanics
- 6. Radiative Processes
- 7. Spectra
- 8. Neutral Fluids
- 9. Plasma Physics
- 10. Gravitational Dynamics
- 11. General Theory of Relativity
- 12. Basics of Nuclear Physics. Volume II: Stars and Stellar Systems 1. Overview: Stars and Stellar Systems
- 2. Stellar Structure
- 3. Stellar Evolution
- 4. Supernova (Type II)
- 5. White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars and Black Holes
- 6. Pulsars
- 7. Binary Stars and Accretion
- 8. The Sun and the Solar System
- 9. The Interstellar Medium
- 10. Globular clusters. Volume III: Galaxies and Cosmology 1. Overview: Galaxies and Cosmology
- 2. Galactic Structure and Dynamics
- 3. Friedmann Model of the Universe
- 4. Thermal History of the Universe
- 5. Structure Formation
- 6. Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
- 7. Formation of Baryonic Structures
- 8. Active Galactic Nuclei
- 9. Intergalactic Medium and Absorption Systems
- 10. Cosmological Observations.
