Theoretical Astrophysics
3 Volume Paperback Set
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- Author: Thanu Padmanabhan, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India
- Date Published: December 2002
- availability: Unavailable - out of print June 2007
- format: Multiple copy pack
- isbn: 9780521016278
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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.
Read more- 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
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- Date Published: December 2002
- format: Multiple copy pack
- isbn: 9780521016278
- dimensions: 249 x 177 x 87 mm
- weight: 3.075kg
- availability: 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.
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