Author : T. Padmanabhan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 27,77 MB
Release : 1996-09-19
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780521467834
An innovative textbook that provides a unique approach to beginning research in cosmology and high energy astrophysics through a series of problems and answers.
Author : T. Padmanabhan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 26,57 MB
Release : 1996-09-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521462303
This innovative book provides a clear and pedagogical introduction to research through a series of problems and answers. The author has designed the problems to develop each core topic in a simple and coherent way, and he provides full solutions to make this book completely self-contained. The first half of the book covers the core subjects of astrophysical processes, gravitational dynamics, radiative processes, fluid mechanics and general relativity. The second half uses these concepts to develop modern cosmology; topics include the Friedmann model and thermal history, the dynamics of dark matter and baryons in an expanding universe, the physics of high-redshift objects and the very early universe. This unique self-study textbook will be of key interest to graduate students and researchers in cosmology, astrophysics, relativity and theoretical physics. It is particularly well suited to graduate-level courses.
Author : John N. Bahcall
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 12,82 MB
Release : 1997-02-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691016061
The field of astrophysics is in the midst of a technological renaissance. The emphasis of this collection of essays, composed by a stellar group of astronomers and astrophysicists, is on the current state of our knowledge as a preparation for future unraveling of more mysteries of the universe, which appear most amenable to solution. Aspiring atrophysicists will be enthralled.
Author : Lars Bergström
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 36,79 MB
Release : 2006-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540329242
Beginning with basic facts about the observable universe, this book reviews the complete range of topics that make up a degree course in cosmology and particle astrophysics. The book is self-contained - no specialised knowledge is required on the part of the reader, apart from undergraduate math and physics. This paperback edition targets students of physics, astrophysics and cosmology from advanced undergraduate to early graduate level.
Author : J. A. Peacock
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 31,72 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521422703
A comprehensive and authoritative introduction to contemporary cosmology for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.
Author : Thanu Padmanabhan
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 40,3 MB
Release : 2006-02-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9814478733
This unique book provides a clear and lucid description of several aspects of astrophysics and cosmology in a language understandable to a physicist or beginner in astrophysics. It presents the key topics in all branches of astrophysics and cosmology in a simple and concise language. The emphasis is on currently active research areas and exciting new frontiers rather than on more pedantic topics. Many complicated results are introduced with simple, novel derivations which strengthen the conceptual understanding of the subject. The book also contains over one hundred exercises which will help students in their self study.Undergraduate and graduate students in physics and astrophysics as well as all physicists who are interested in obtaining a quick grasp of astrophysical concepts will find this book useful.
Author : Brian Koberlein
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 18,91 MB
Release : 2013-06-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1107010748
This new astrophysics text integrates analytical and computational methods to explore a broad range of topics in astrophysics.
Author : V. B. Bhatia
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 33,43 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780849310133
Designed for students who have a basic understanding of physics and mathematics, this text provides a fundamental, three-in-one introduction to astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology. The astronomy section explores fundamental topics such as the celestial coordinate system, stellar classification schemes, H-R diagrams, and the masses and radii of stars. The astrophysics section addresses stellar structure, stellar atmospheres, energy generation in stars, and nucleosynthesis. Also covering galactic structure and rotation, the cosmology section introduces the Robertson-Walker metric and Friedman models of the universe and discusses the present status of the Hubble constant along with problems associated with the age of the universe. Numerous problems, diagrams, and up-to-date references make this an ideal introductory text for graduate courses in physics, mathematics, space physics, or any program for which astronomy is an option.
Author : Barbara Ryden
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 10,9 MB
Release : 2020-08-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108831958
A contemporary and complete introduction to astrophysics for astronomy and physics majors taking a two-semester survey course.
Author : Wolfram Schmidt
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 21,36 MB
Release : 2021-07-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030703479
This book provides a solid foundation in the Python programming language, numerical methods, and data analysis, all embedded within the context of astronomy and astrophysics. It not only enables students to learn programming with the aid of examples from these fields but also provides ample motivation for engagement in independent research. The book opens by outlining the importance of computational methods and programming algorithms in contemporary astronomical and astrophysical research, showing why programming in Python is a good choice for beginners. The performance of basic calculations with Python is then explained with reference to, for example, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion and gravitational and tidal forces. Here, essential background knowledge is provided as necessary. Subsequent chapters are designed to teach the reader to define and use important functions in Python and to utilize numerical methods to solve differential equations and landmark dynamical problems in astrophysics. Finally, the analysis of astronomical data is discussed, with various hands-on examples as well as guidance on astronomical image analysis and applications of artificial neural networks.
