An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics - Second Edition - Pearson International Edition - Softcover

Bradley W. Carroll; Dale A. Ostlie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321442849 ISBN 13: 9780321442840

Publisher: Pearson, 2007

Synopsis

This exciting new text opens the entire field of modern astrophysics to the reader by using only the basic tools of physics. Designed for the junior- level astrophysics course, each topic is approached in the context of the major unresolved questions in astrophysics. The core chapters have been designed for a course in stellar structure and evolution, while the extended chapters provide additional coverage of the solar system, galactic structure, dynamics, evolution, and cosmology. * Two versions of this text are An Introduction to Modern Stellar Astrophysics, (Chapters 1-17), and An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, (Chapters 1-28). * Computer programs included with the text allow students to explore the physics of stars and galaxies. * In designing a curriculum, instructors can combine core and extended chapters with the optional advanced sections so as to meet their individual goals. * Up-to-date coverage of current astrophysical discoveries are included. * This text emphasizes computational physics, including computer problems and on-line programs. * This text also includes a selection of over 500 problems. For additional information and computer codes to be used

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321442849
• ISBN 13: 9780321442840
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1278