Advanced Astrophysics (Cambridge Planetary Science) - Softcover

Duric, Neb

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521525713 ISBN 13: 9780521525718

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

Astronomy describes the mechanics of the universe in the more basic language of physics, otherwise known as "astrophysics". Knowledge of black holes, quasars and extrasolar planets requires understanding of the physics underlying astrophysics. This book clarifies the fundamental principles of the field as well as the important astronomical phenomena it describes. Readers will gain a greater appreciation of the connection between physics and astronomy.

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Book Description

Astronomy describes the workings of the universe using the more basic language of physics--hence the science of 'astrophysics'. A proper understanding of phenomena like black holes, quasars and extrasolar planets requires that we understand the physics underlying all of astrophysics. This book develops these basics to provide a fuller, richer understanding of the science of astrophysics and the important astronomical phenomena it describes. The user of this book will gain a greater appreciation of the connection between physics and astronomy and a better understanding of both.

Review

"[This books] will be useful to all students of astronomy and astrophysics, irrespective of whether they intened to specialize in observational astronomy. The material can be adapted easily for various related courses, which makes the book even more valuable." Physics Today, T. Padmanabhan

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521525713
• ISBN 13: 9780521525718
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 312