Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 12,19 MB
Release : 2007-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521863476
IAU S238 report on the physics of black holes, by leading researchers in the field.
Author : International Astronomical Union. General Assembly
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 32,93 MB
Release : 2010-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521768313
A complete record of the formal organisational and administrative proceedings of the XXVII General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union.
Author : International Astronomical Union
Publisher :
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 42,21 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Astronomy
ISBN :
Author : Mitchell Begelman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 27,29 MB
Release : 2009-12-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 1316139468
Richly illustrated with the images from observatories on the ground and in space, and computer simulations, this book shows how black holes were discovered, and discusses our current understanding of their role in cosmic evolution. This second edition covers new discoveries made in the past decade, including definitive proof of a black hole at the center of the Milky Way, evidence that the expansion of the Universe is accelerating, and the new appreciation of the connection between black holes and galaxy formation. There are entirely new chapters on gamma-ray bursts and cosmic feedback. Begelman and Rees blend theoretical arguments with observational results to demonstrate how both approaches contributed to this subject. Clear illustrations and photographs reveal the strange and amazing workings of our universe. The engaging style makes this book suitable for introductory undergraduate courses, amateur astronomers, and all readers interested in astronomy and physics.
Author : Ronald J. Buta
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 27,74 MB
Release : 2007-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521820480
New illustrated atlas on modern galaxy classification for astronomy researchers, students, and amateurs.
Author : Franz Kerschbaum
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 21,66 MB
Release : 2019-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108471527
Stars on the asymptotic giant branch (AGB stars) play an important role due to their high luminosity and production of heavy elements and cosmic dust. They are prime laboratories for studying situations where different physical and chemical processes work simultaneously, on different time scales. IAU Symposium 343 builds a bridge between research on AGB stars themselves and their applications to the modelling of stellar populations and the chemical evolution of galaxies. Our understanding of these complex stars is given using insights into many aspects of physics and chemistry, while very high-angular resolution observations of AGB stars and their surroundings provide strong constraints on stellar theory and how they lose matter through strong stellar winds. This volume also highlights the difficulties in estimating the importance of AGB stars for various aspects of galaxies. Current developments and challenges of these complex objects are discussed for a broad, interdisciplinary audience of astronomers.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 22,49 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Astronomy
ISBN :
Author : Ranjan Roy Daniel
Publisher :
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 22,72 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
This tribute to M.G.K. Menon, presently a member of the Indian Planning Commission, includes contributions from some of his many friends, admirers, and colleagues. For over three decades, Menon has been an major influence on Indian science as a physicist, administrator, and policy maker, and this collection reflects the outstanding tradition of Indian science with which he is so closely identified.
Author : Moses Hirsch Segal
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,87 MB
Release : 1927
Category : Hebrew language, Talmudic
ISBN :
Author : Andreas Zezas
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 36,3 MB
Release : 2021-04-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 1316877523
Star-formation is one of the key processes that shape the current state and evolution of galaxies. This volume provides a comprehensive presentation of the different methods used to measure the intensity of recent or on-going star-forming activity in galaxies, discussing their advantages and complications in detail. It includes a thorough overview of the theoretical underpinnings of star-formation rate indicators, including topics such as stellar evolution and stellar spectra, the stellar initial mass function, and the physical conditions in the interstellar medium. The authors bring together in one place detailed and comparative discussions of traditional and new star-formation rate indicators, star-formation rate measurements in different spatial scales, and comparisons of star-formation rate indicators probing different stellar populations, along with the corresponding theoretical background. This is a useful reference for students and researchers working in the field of extragalactic astrophysics and studying star-formation in local and higher-redshift galaxies.
