Astronomy, space and time Books
Princeton University Press Back to the Moon
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A stirring case for permanent habitation of the lunar surface."---Steven Poole, Wall Street Journal "Silk does a great job of summing up why the Moon should be important to humanity as a platform for science of all sorts. But the crux of “Back to the Moon” is really Silk’s clarion call of humanity to actualize its astronomical potential. . . . In his timely book, Silk makes a strong and important case for a robust return to the Moon for science."---Bruce Dorminey, Forbes"An enthusiastic account of the future of space exploration, and specifically the role of the Moon in it. . . . The scope of Silk’s survey is impressive. . . . [Silk’s] enthusiasm and accessible explanations bring the high-altitude thought experiments down to earth. Readers dreaming of civilizations in space will find plenty to consider." * Publishers Weekly *"This riveting work by accomplished astrophysicist Silk examines the exciting possibilities of returning to the moon. . . . [Silk] employs engaging, lively prose, which will appeal to a wide range of readers." * Library Journal *"Back to the Moon excites and inspires with its stunning suggestions for what the next fifty years of lunar exploration might entail, and it advocates for the primacy of science over politics and profit."---Kristine Morris, Foreword Reviews"Impassioned. . . . Silk puts forward intriguing ideas." * Kirkus Reviews *"While the book is suitable for those starting out in their quest to learn and understand the possibilities of lunar exploration, it will also appeal to those more experienced reader requiring an up-to-date account. Perfect for readers at any level, Back to the Moon will satiate the most curious of minds."---Katrin Raynor, BBC Sky at Night"[The] book is going to hit a wide public audience and is in part mind-boggling . . . it’s impossible not to be caught up in the fizzing scientific curiosity that drives the book’s narrative."---Richard Lofthouse, Quad"The exploitation of the Moon in the next decade should be of wide general interest and this book will help inform that."---Peredur Williams, The Observatory
£23.75
Princeton University Press Life in the Universe 5th Edition
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£56.00
Johns Hopkins University Press The Magnetic Universe The Elusive Traces of an
Book SynopsisStudents and amateur astronomers alike will appreciate the readable prose and comprehensive coverage of The Magnetic Universe.Trade ReviewWritten in a clear, readable style, the book should be accessible to anyone with a high-school or college background in physics or astronomy. Physics Today 2010 An excellent, up-to-date overview of what is known about magnetism and its myriad manifestations in astrophysics... Highly recommended. Choice 2010 Extremely readable... The author's enthusiasm is apparent through every chapter. -- Nigel Weiss The Observatory 2010 Students and amateur astronomers alike will appreciate the readable prose and comprehensive coverage of this book. Spaceflight 2011Table of ContentsPreface1. Getting Reacquainted with Magnetism2. The Earth3. Sunspots and the Solar Cycle4. The Violent Sun5. The Heliosphere: Winds, Waves, and Fields6. The Earth's Magnetosphere and Space Weather7. The Planets8. Magnetic Fields and the Birth of Stars9. Abnormal Stars10. Compact Objects11. The Galaxies12. Something From Nothing: Seed FieldsNotesIndex
£58.95
Johns Hopkins University Press Seven Wonders of the Universe That You Probably
Book Synopsis9% nothing, but the thoughts it will inspire are massive.Trade Review[James'] conversational and at times humourous approach attempts to re-inspire the audience to look more closely at everything around them... If you'd like to understand more about how science affects the world around you without complicated scientific jargon that goes with it, this book is for you. It's an informative and accessible read that'll make you rethink whether taking the rubbish out is as boring as you previously thought. -- Nina Pace Cosmos 2011 James provides a satisfying and entertaining read for those of us who have a latent curiosity, for those who watch Nova or listen to Stephen Hawking and are still left scratching our heads, for those with curious children who demand more than "just because" in answer to their questions, and for science teachers looking for student-friendly explanations... she doesn't claim to have the mathematical intelligence of Einstein, but she has something he didn't: the ability to explain esoteric scientific theories and concepts so that you understand them. -- Ruth Douillette Internet Review of Books 2011Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Nights1.1. Of Snowballs and Ice-Skaters1.2. Putting the Brakes On1.3. Why Is Space Dark? Answer #1: Location, Location, Location1.4. Why Is Space Dark? Answer #2: Because1.5. Why Is Space Dark? Answer #3: Actually It Isn'tSmall Wonder: Day and Night on MercurySmall Wonder: Keeping the Night Sky Dark2. Light2.1. Codebreaking Basics2.2. The Little Orphan Annie Secret Decoder CD2.3. More Than Meets the Eye2.4. Evading the Question2.5. Making Light of the UniverseSmall Wonder: Why Is the Sky Blue? And Why Are Sunsets Red?Small Wonder: The Early Universe—A Made-for-TV Movie!3. Stuff3.1. It's Element-ary3.2. Element Factories3.3. In the Beginning . . .3.4. Making Light of Evil Twins3.5. The Good Guys Always Win . . . But Why?Small Wonder: What Are You Really Made Of?4. Gravity4.1. A Penny for Your Thoughts?4.2. Earth, the 6 Trillion Trillion Kilogram Weakling4.3. Of Apples and Orbits and Confused Astronauts4.4. But Wait . . . There's More!4.5. Surprise! Gravity Isn't a Force!Small Wonder: How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off, Guaranteed!5. Time5.1. Got a Second?5.2. Time in a Bottle—or in a Black Hole5.3. A One-Way Ticket to Disorder5.4. Time: The Grand Illusion?Small Wonder: So What Causes Daylight Saving Time to Happen?Small Wonder: Why Are There Seven Days in a Week?Small Wonder: What Would Happen if You Fell into a Black Hole?6. Home6.1. Goldilocks and the Three Planets6.2. Goldilocks and the Three Stars6.3. Goldilocks in Suburbia, Traffic, and Time6.4. Why Goldilocks Could Never Have Been a Successful Real Estate AgentSmall Wonder: Looking for a Home Away from HomeSmall Wonder: Do Aliens Exist?Small Wonder: No, Really. Do Aliens Exist?Small Wonder: Wanted—Alien Hunters7. Wonder7.1. Life—The Ultimate Eating Machine7.2. There's More to Life Than Eating7.3. It's All in Your Head . . . Maybe7.4. It's a Wonder-Full LifeSmall Wonder: Small WondersAfterwordFor Further ReadingIndex
£22.50
MP-FLO Uni Press of Florida Waiting for Contact
Book SynopsisTrade Review“In his engaging chronicle. . . . Squeri argues, SETI amounted to more than just a scientific enterprise; it was a kind of ‘offbeat political movement,’ a utopian ideology and perhaps surrogate religion—with aliens serving as our more enlightened counterparts."New York Times"Chronicles the history of SETI: the people behind it, the search for signals from deep space, and the hopes for bettering Earth through alien contact."Publishers Weekly
£20.66
University Press of Florida Maya E Groups
Book SynopsisPresents new archaeological data to reveal that E Groups were constructed earlier than previously thought. In fact, they are the earliest identifiable architectural plan at many Maya settlements.Trade ReviewThe breadth, detail, and perspectives provided in this volume make it a must for students of complex society and especially Maya scholars."—Latin American Antiquity”An extremely valuable volume that encapsulates the scholarship to date and advances it further for the future. . . . This will be a foundational reference for the next several decades."—Current AnthropologyTable of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Preface: On the Path of the Sun Acknowledgments Abbreviations Part I. E Groups: Historical Perspectives 1. The Distribution and Significance of E Groups: A Historical Background and Introduction —Arlen F. Chase, Anne S. Dowd, and David A. Freidel 2. E Groups and the Rise of Complexity in the Southeastern Maya Lowlands —Arlen F. Chase and Diane Z. Chase Part II. The Astronomy and Cosmology of E Groups 3. E Groups: Astronomy, Alignments, and Maya Cosmology —Anthony F. Aveni and Anne S. Dowd 4. The Legacy of Preclassic Calendars and Solar Observation in Mesoamerica's Magic Latitude — Susan Milbrath 5. The E Group as Timescape: Early E Groups, Figurines, and the Sacred Almanac —Prudence M. Rice 6. E Groups, Cosmology, and the Origins of Maya Rulership —David A. Freidel Part III. The Archaeology of E Groups 7. The Isthmian Origins of the E Group and Its Adoption in the Maya Lowlands —Takeshi Inomata 8. A Tale of Two E Groups: El Palmar and Tikal, Peten, Guatemala —James A. Doyle 9. The History, Function, and Meaning of Preclassic E Groups in the Cival Region —Francisco Estrada-Belli 10. Time to Rule: Celestial Observation and Appropriation among the Early Maya —William A. Saturno, Boris Beltr.n, and Franco D. Rossi 11. Ordinary People and East–West Symbolism —Cynthia Robin 12. E Groups and Ancestors: The Sunrise of Complexity at Xunantunich, Belize —M. Kathryn Brown 13. Of Apples and Oranges: The Case of E Groups and Eastern Triadic Architectural Assemblages in the Belize River Valley —Jaime J. Awe, Julie A. Hoggarth, and James J. Aimers 14. The Founding of Yaxuna: Place and Trade in Preclassic Yucatan —Travis W. Stanton 15. Founding Landscapes in the Central Karstic Uplands —Kathryn Reese-Taylor Part IV. Conclusion 16. More Than Smoke and Mirrors: Maya Temple Precincts and the Emergence of Religious Institutions in Mesoamerica —Anne S. Dowd 17. Epilogue: E Groups and Their Significance to the Ancient Maya —Diane Z. Chase, Patricia A. McAnany, and Jeremy A. Sabloff List of Contributors
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Facts On File The Earth and the Moon Solar System
Book SynopsisThe Moon is the only body in the solar system outside of the Earth that has been visited by humans. More than 440 pounds of lunar material are brought by NASA and Soviet space missions to Earth for study. Compositional studies of lunar rocks show that the Moon and the Earth are made of similar material.
£33.96
Facts On File Jupiter and Saturn Solar System
Book SynopsisJupiter and Saturn are the two largest planets in the solar system and the first two gas giant planets encountered when moving away from the Sun. They are both immensely complicated systems not unlike miniature solar systems on their own. Astronomers are finding with some regularity new, distant moons orbiting each of these planets, so their number of known satellites continues to grow.
£33.96
Mars
Book SynopsisMars exploration has never been more active, and our understanding of the planet is advancing rapidly. The Martian surface has some of the oldest planetary crust in the solar system, containing clues to conditions in early planets that cannot be obtained elsewhere.
£33.96
The New Biology Set 7Volumes
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University of Arizona Press The Moon and the Western Imagination
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£20.96
University of Arizona Press Discovering Mars
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£26.36
University of Arizona Press Alone but Not Lonely
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University of Arizona Press Comets III
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Duke University Press Placing Outer Space
Book SynopsisIn Placing Outer Space Lisa Messeri traces how the place-making practices of planetary scientists transform the void of space into a cosmos filled with worlds that can be known and explored. Making planets into places is central to the daily practices and professional identities of the astronomers, geologists, and computer scientists Messeri studies. She takes readers to the Mars Desert Research Station and a NASA research center to discuss ways scientists experience and map Mars. At a Chilean observatory and in MIT''s labs she describes how they discover exoplanets and envision what it would be like to inhabit them. Today’s planetary science reveals the universe as densely inhabited by evocative worlds, which in turn tells us more about Earth, ourselves, and our place in the universe.Trade Review"To become an exoplanet scientist, Messeri shows (in part by undergoing some training herself), is to learn to see and convey these abstractions as something more relatable — as 'super-Earths' or 'mini-Neptunes' or such. 'To excite the community about a particular visualization,' as Messeri nicely puts it, 'is to convince them that the image contains a world.' And to really excite the community, presumably, is to convince them that a world contains little green men." -- James Ryerson * New York Times Book Review *"Placing Outer Space is a welcome addition to the literature on planetary science. Not only has Messeri achieved what has eluded so many writers—putting humans at the center of the account—she has also succeeded in crafting a compelling narrative of discovery." -- Matthew Shindell * Physics Today *"Messeri’s book is an excellent addition to both the increasing scholarship concerning the cosmos in science and technology studies and the resurgent field of outer space anthropology. Her thorough analysis of place-making practices by an often insulated community is accompanied by her vivid and absorbing ethnographic writing. Placing Outer Space is an excellent example of academic writing that is supremely beneficial and accessible to both the academy and the public" -- Taylor R. Genovese * LSE Review of Books *"Messeri is to be commended for crafting an engaging account that is fully accessible to an outside audience. Her beautiful ethnographic narrative and clear applications of theory make her readers feel comfortable. . . . For anthropologists attempting to pen a scholarly monograph that engages both the broader public and the community they study, this is a worthy example." -- Janet Vertesi * American Anthropologist *"Lisa Messeri's spirit of adventurous ethnographic contact carries the day, delivering new insights into off-Earth explorations by experts and amateurs alike. In bringing us, up close, to those engaged in fashioning new home worlds and remapping the cosmos, Messeri urges us to follow the future making. That enterprise is in good hands." -- Debbora Battaglia * American Ethnologist *"A thoughtful investigation of planetary science. . . . Students of the history of science and astronomy will find many new ideas here that are worth pondering." -- Maria Lane * Journal of Anthropological Research *"A first-rate example of ethnographic research into the epistemological frameworks that shape the work of astronomers engaged in planetary science. Messeri has produced a superb discussion of how scientists move the unfamiliar into the realm of the familiar." -- John W. Traphagan * Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction. From Outer Space to Outer Place 1 1. Narrating Mars in Utah's Desert 25 2. Mapping Mars in Silicon Valley 71 3. Visualizing Alien Worlds 111 4. Inhabiting Other Earths 149 Conclusion. Navigating the Infinite Cosmos 189 Notes 197 References 211 Index 231
£72.25
Duke University Press Placing Outer Space
Book SynopsisIn Placing Outer Space Lisa Messeri traces how the place-making practices of planetary scientists transform the void of space into a cosmos filled with worlds that can be known and explored. Making planets into places is central to the daily practices and professional identities of the astronomers, geologists, and computer scientists Messeri studies. She takes readers to the Mars Desert Research Station and a NASA research center to discuss ways scientists experience and map Mars. At a Chilean observatory and in MIT''s labs she describes how they discover exoplanets and envision what it would be like to inhabit them. Today’s planetary science reveals the universe as densely inhabited by evocative worlds, which in turn tells us more about Earth, ourselves, and our place in the universe.Trade Review"To become an exoplanet scientist, Messeri shows (in part by undergoing some training herself), is to learn to see and convey these abstractions as something more relatable — as 'super-Earths' or 'mini-Neptunes' or such. 'To excite the community about a particular visualization,' as Messeri nicely puts it, 'is to convince them that the image contains a world.' And to really excite the community, presumably, is to convince them that a world contains little green men." -- James Ryerson * New York Times Book Review *"Placing Outer Space is a welcome addition to the literature on planetary science. Not only has Messeri achieved what has eluded so many writers—putting humans at the center of the account—she has also succeeded in crafting a compelling narrative of discovery." -- Matthew Shindell * Physics Today *"Messeri’s book is an excellent addition to both the increasing scholarship concerning the cosmos in science and technology studies and the resurgent field of outer space anthropology. Her thorough analysis of place-making practices by an often insulated community is accompanied by her vivid and absorbing ethnographic writing. Placing Outer Space is an excellent example of academic writing that is supremely beneficial and accessible to both the academy and the public" -- Taylor R. Genovese * LSE Review of Books *"Messeri is to be commended for crafting an engaging account that is fully accessible to an outside audience. Her beautiful ethnographic narrative and clear applications of theory make her readers feel comfortable. . . . For anthropologists attempting to pen a scholarly monograph that engages both the broader public and the community they study, this is a worthy example." -- Janet Vertesi * American Anthropologist *"Lisa Messeri's spirit of adventurous ethnographic contact carries the day, delivering new insights into off-Earth explorations by experts and amateurs alike. In bringing us, up close, to those engaged in fashioning new home worlds and remapping the cosmos, Messeri urges us to follow the future making. That enterprise is in good hands." -- Debbora Battaglia * American Ethnologist *"A thoughtful investigation of planetary science. . . . Students of the history of science and astronomy will find many new ideas here that are worth pondering." -- Maria Lane * Journal of Anthropological Research *"A first-rate example of ethnographic research into the epistemological frameworks that shape the work of astronomers engaged in planetary science. Messeri has produced a superb discussion of how scientists move the unfamiliar into the realm of the familiar." -- John W. Traphagan * Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction. From Outer Space to Outer Place 1 1. Narrating Mars in Utah's Desert 25 2. Mapping Mars in Silicon Valley 71 3. Visualizing Alien Worlds 111 4. Inhabiting Other Earths 149 Conclusion. Navigating the Infinite Cosmos 189 Notes 197 References 211 Index 231
£18.89
University of Pittsburgh Press Astronomy in India 17841876
Book SynopsisIndian scientific achievements in the early twentieth century are well known, with a number of heralded individuals making globally recognized strides in the field of astrophysics.
£38.95
University of Hawai'i Press A Sky Wonderful with Stars 50 Years of Modern Astronomy on Maunakea A Latitude 20 Book
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£31.96
University of Hawai'i Press Astronomys Limitless Journey A Guide to
Book SynopsisTakes the reader on a journey to the far reaches of the universe - an exciting time travel that begins with the incredibly hot fireball of the Big Bang roughly 13.8 billion years ago and ends in distant aeons with its cold, dark demise. In between lie the times in which extensive structures, galaxies, stars, and planets form.
£17.95
MT - University of Pennsylvania Press Census of the Exact Sciences in Sanskrit Series
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MT - University of Pennsylvania Press Descartes and the Hyperbolic Quest Lens Making
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£999.99
Johns Hopkins University Press The Physicists World
Book SynopsisA concise survey of the field of physics, Grissom's book offers students and professionals alike a unique perspective on what physicists do, how physics is done, and how physicists view the world.Trade ReviewAn excellent book for any student who is interested in learning about what physics really is without needing any math more advanced than high school algebra... A clear and succinct account of what physics fundamentally explains about the universe. ChoiceTable of ContentsA Note to the Reader1. The Ancient Quarrel2. Motion3. To Be or Not to Be4. Atoms and the Void5. Motion Constrained6. How versus Why7. Enter Newton8. The Laws of Motion9. Action at a Distance10. Matter and Light11. Heat and the Arrow of Time12. Who's Really Moving and What's the Correct Time?13. Curved Space and the New Gravity14. What You See Is What You Get15. A Footnote on Quantum Gravity16. Equations That Go Berserk17. The Physicist's WorldSuggested ReadingsIndex
£26.10
Johns Hopkins University Press Robots in Space
Book SynopsisRather than asking us to suspend disbelief, Robots in Space demands that we accept facts as they evolve.Trade ReviewEntertaining reading. Commercial Dispatch Excellent, eye-opening, horizon-broadening reading! Highly recommended. Choice Noted space historians... breathe new life into the subject by examining its history as well as its possible future. They call for a new vision of human spaceflight-a 'transhuman' program that takes into account current trends in robotics, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering and other fields that are rapidly changing the nature of both humans and machines. Air and Space Magazine This short volume manages to capture the history of U.S. space flight, to explain the underpinnings of U.S. space policy and to plot out the possibilities for our future in space in a style that most anyone can enjoy. -- Andrew McMichael Park City Daily News A timely and thought-provoking read, no matter what side of the humans vs. robots debate one is on. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in where our species is ultimately headed in space. Liftoff Should interest any intelligent reader with an interest in the history and future of space exploration, whatever technology is applied. Its mix of historical background and social context, entirely due to the authors' long experience, takes the reader well beyond the usual issues of technical challenge and budget limitations, while numerous selected quotations accentuate the human element. -- Mark Williamson Space Times An examination of the history of the various arguments for sending humans and machines into space, and their relative merits. It is an authoritative, detailed look at how these arguments evolved and what the future of humans and robots in space might hold. -- Jeff Foust Space Review A remarkably well-written and lucid book... about the ongoing debate within the American civil space agency between proponents of human spaceflight and those who advocate robotic or 'unmanned' spaceflight. -- Capt Bryce G. Poole, USAF Air and Space Power JournalTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: A False Dichotomy1. The Human/ Robot Debate2. Human Spaceflight in Popular Culture3. Promoting the Human Dimension4. Robotic Spaceflight in Popular Culture5. The New Space Race6. Interstellar Flight and the Human Future in Space7. Homo sapiens, Transhumanism, and the Postbiological Universe8. An Alternative Paradigm?Appendix: Inaequate WordsNotesIndex
£22.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Astrobiology
Book SynopsisExploring the potential for extraterrestrial life and the origins of our own planet, this comprehensive introduction to astrobiology is updated with the latest findings. Informed by the discoveries and analyses of extrasolar planets and the findings from recent robotic missions across the solar system, scientists are rapidly replacing centuries of speculation about potential extraterrestrial habitats with real knowledge about the possibility of life outside our own biosphereif it exists, and, if so, where. Casting new light on the biggest questions there arehow did we get here, and who else might be out there?this third edition of Kevin W. Plaxco and Michael Gross's widely acclaimed Astrobiology incorporates a decade's worth of new developments in space to bring readers the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and engaging introduction to the field available. Plaxco and Gross examine the factors that make our Universe habitable, from the origin of chemical elements and the formation of Trade ReviewI did not find a single page in this book that did not attract my interest.—Anna Faktorovich, Pennsylvania Literary JournalTable of ContentsPreface AcknowledgmentsChapter 1. What Is Life?Chapter 2. Origins of a Habitable UniverseChapter 3. Origins of a Habitable PlanetChapter 4. Primordial SoupChapter 5. The Spark of LifeChapter 6. From Molecules to CellsChapter 7. A Concise History of Life on EarthChapter 8. Life on the EdgeChapter 9. Habitable Worlds in the Solar System and BeyondChapter 10. The Search for ETEpilogueGlossaryIndex
£27.45
Johns Hopkins University Press Things That Go Bump in the Universe
Book SynopsisExperience the drama of the explosive cosmos and the astonishing discoveries being made about the universe's wildest phenomena. The violent birth of the universe was only the first bang of a very bumpy ride. This unfathomably cacophonous beginning has spawned blasts, implosions, cosmic cannibalism, collisions, and countless other fleeting energetic events punctuating the cosmos. Although often brief, these transient phenomena pack a powerful punch. Armed with decades of theoretical progress, unrivaled computing power, and cutting-edge technology, astronomers find themselves at the cusp of understanding not just the events themselves, but also how those events reveal the story of the entire cosmos. In Things That Go Bump in the Universe, astronomer and science writer C. Renée James introduces us to her colleagues around the world, who are using pioneering research techniques to explore everything from the very first explosions in the universe to the dark energy that could destroy it aTrade ReviewLike a pulsar, the book is at times dense, but it also dazzles. It recasts modern astronomy as the search for transient, explosive events, and the messages they contain if only we can decode them.—New York Times Book ReviewTable of ContentsPrologue. Flashes of InsightChapter 1. Catching Cosmic FirefliesChapter 2. Out of the QuestionChapter 3. Putting the "Super" in SupernovaChapter 4. Star-Shattering EnergyChapter 5. The Search for Smoking GunsChapter 6. Detecting Cosmic HeartbeatsChapter 7. Stellar ArrhythmiaChapter 8. (Almost) No Star Is an IslandChapter 9. The Making of a SuperstarChapter 10. Cloudy with a Chance of NeutrinosChapter 11. Not "The End"Chapter 12. Collision CourseChapter 13. Fallen StarsChapter 14. Don't BlinkChapter 15. Point BlankChapter 16. Cats, Rats, and Fantastic Beasts, and How to Tell Them Apart Chapter 17. Cosmic TremorsChapter 18. The Return of the FurbiesChapter 19. LIGO, We Have a ProblemChapter 20. Impeccable TimingChapter 21. All Together NowChapter 22. Multiple Eyewitness AccountsChapter 23. Furbies—A New HopeChapter 24. The First Bumps in the Universe Chapter 25. The Last HurrahEpilogue. EphemeraAcknowledgmentsBibliographyIndex
£22.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Whats Hidden Inside Planets
Book SynopsisA guided journey through the inner workings of Earth, the cloaked mysteries of other planets in our solar system, and beyond. Extreme heat. Extreme cold. Extreme pressure. Toxic gases. Scorching magma flows, and ice volcanoes. Interior tides. Asteroids filled with gold. In What's Hidden Inside Planets? planetary scientist Dr. Sabine Stanley cracks the surface to reveal the beating heart of planets and what created themfrom the building blocks of swirling cosmic dust, pebbles, and gas to coalesced planetesimal beginnings to the worlds we see today. We're only beginning to explore the secretive interiors of planets, where awe-inspiring wonders await. Our home planet is no exception. Earth, from space, looks like a shimmering gem suspended in an inky, infinite expanse. But this serene image masks the magnificent and volatile interior forces that make life possible for millions of species on the surface. The placid appearances of our neighboring planets similarly belie their powersand scTrade ReviewStanley, a planetary scientist at Johns Hopkins University, approaches her topic with the generous enthusiasm of a nature guide taking visitors on a field trip....'I hope I've been able to portray how wondrous the inner worlds of planets are,' Stanley writes modestly near the end of her book. Hope achieved.—American ScientistTable of ContentsPreface 1. Gazing Inward2. Gazing Outward3. Telltale Planetary Parcels4. Fierce and Formative Forces5. How We Peer Inside Planets6. Curious Planetary Elements7. The Future of Planetary ExplorationAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Physics of the Plasma Universe
Book SynopsisThis book presents the known properties of matter in the plasma state, going from the fundamentals to astrophysical applications. It features examples of scientific problems, as well as numerous illustrations and appendices.Trade Review“‘Physics of the Plasma Universe Second Edition’ by Anthony L. Perrat is a profound guide dedicated to plasma physics in the Solar System … . It is addressed to graduate students and researchers working in the field of cosmic plasma. … The book is an excellent manual for young and experienced scientists interested in plasma physics. … The second edition incorporates many recent results and makes the book an up-to-date guide through the science of plasma in the Universe.” (Alicja Wierzcholska and Hubert Siejkowski, Pure and Applied Geophysics, Vol. 174, 2017)“Anyone who has spent time engaged in research or in teaching in the field of plasma physics will know that it contains a wide variety of elements, both in terms of the physical theories that support it and the phenomena to which it can be applied. … those looking for an eventful up-to-date guided tour through some of the key sites of the plasma universe may well find what they are looking for here.” (Terry Robinson, The Observatory, Vol. 135 (1248), October, 2015)“This book is the result of four decades of research work of a well-known specialist, this period has been spent in different frontiers of plasma research. … congratulations to the author for having written this volume, and warmest stimulations to the readers: they shall be pleased reading this book!” (Iván Abonyi, zbMATH 1306.82001, 2015)Table of ContentsCosmic Plasma Fundamentals.- Birkeland Currents in Cosmic Plasma.- Biot-Savart Law in Cosmic Plasma.- Electric Fields in Cosmic Plasma.- Double Layers in Astrophysics.- Synchrotron Radiation.- Transport of Cosmic Radiation.- Critical Ionization Effect in Interstellar Clouds.- Neutral Hydrogen Filaments and Dynamics of Galactic Bennet Pinches.- Particle-in-Cell Simulation of Cosmic Plasma.- Further Developments in Plasma Simulation.- Dynamics of Field--Aligned Currents in the Laboratory, Aurorae, and Galactic Space.- Plasma Astrophysics.
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University of Pennsylvania Press The Controversy on the Comets of 1618: Galileo Galilei, Horatio Grassi, Mario Guiducci, Johann Kepler
Book SynopsisThe appearance of three comets in the autumn of 1618 touched off a controversy of such proportions that its effects are still inextricably associated with some of the most dramatic events marking the dawn of our modern era. This volume contains the principal works, in English translation, that were published during the extended controversy between Galileo and the Jesuits over the nature of comets, concluding with a commentary by Johann Kepler. The controversy of of both scientific and philosophical significance because it was in this connection that Galileo disclosed his conception of scientific method, which has been vastly influential on the course of modern thought. The principal work, Il Saggiatore (The Assayer), is also of extraordinary literary merit; it is considered the greatest polemic ever written in the domain of physical science.Trade Review"The authors have . . . placed this gem in its appropriate setting. . . . This excellent contribution to the history of science is much to be recommended." * Nature *Table of ContentsIntroduction —Stillman Drake On the Three Comets of the Year 1618 —Horatio Grassi Discourse on the Comets —Mario Guiducci The Astronomical Balance —Horatio Grassi Letter to Tarquinio Galluzzi —Mario Guiducci The Assayer —Galileo Galilei Appendix to the Hyperaspistes —Johann Kepler Notes Index
£79.20
University of Minnesota Press Metaphysical Experiments: Physics and the
Book SynopsisAn engaging critique of the science and metaphysics behind our understanding of the universe The James Webb Space Telescope, when launched in 2021, will be the premier orbital observatory, capable of studying every phase of the history of the universe, from the afterglow of the Big Bang to the formation of our solar system. Examining the theoretical basis for key experiments that have made this latest venture in astrophysics possible, Bjørn Ekeberg reveals that scientific cosmology actually operates in a twilight zone between the physical and metaphysical. Metaphysical Experiments explains how our current framework for understanding the universe, the Big Bang theory, is more determined by a deep faith in mathematical universality than empirical observation. Ekeberg draws on philosophical insights by Spinoza, Bergson, Heidegger, and Arendt; on the critical perspectives of Latour, Stengers, and Serres; and on cutting-edge physics research at the Large Hadron Collider, to show how the universe of modern physics was invented to reconcile a Christian metaphysical premise with a claim to the theoretical unification of nature.By focusing on the nonmathematical assumptions underlying some of the most significant events in modern science, Metaphysical Experiments offers a critical history of contemporary physics that demystifies such concepts as the universe, particles, singularity, gravity, blackbody radiation, the speed of light, wave/particle duality, natural constants, black holes, dark matter, and dark energy. Ekeberg’s incisive reading of the metaphysical underpinnings of scientific cosmology offers an innovative account of how we understand our place in the universe.Trade Review"In this provocative and sharply written account, Bjørn Ekeberg makes a radical case for the social construction of physics and its truths, urging that the mathematical unification of physical phenomena is not only physics’ goal but also a deeply metaphysical requirement for its progress—progress put into doubt, not to say crisis, by the emergence of mathematical theories (such as multiverse or string theory) that seem ‘untestable in any empirical sense and probably remain beyond the horizon of experimental physics.’"—Brian Rotman, author of Becoming Beside Ourselves: The Alphabet, Ghosts, and Distributed Human Being "What if the basis of contemporary cosmology were false? This stirring question launches Bjørn Ekeberg on a lucid exploration of modern scientific history, leading to the recent marriage of cosmology with experimental particle physics. Well-informed in contemporary philosophy, Ekeberg provides a unique synthesis that will be of interest to philosophers of science and contemplative scientists alike."—Graham Harman, Southern California Institute of Architecture "This erudite, idiosyncratic book more than earns a place on the library shelf." —CHOICETable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: A Cosmic World-Object1. The Metaphysics Experiment: From Particle Collider to the Cosmos2. God, That Is, Nature: The Invention of the Universe3. Probability and Proliferation: The Invention of the Particle4. Big Bang Metaphysics: The Universe of Modern CosmologyConclusion: A Question of RelevanceNotesBibliographyIndex
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Purdue University Press Piercing the Horizon: The Story of Visionary NASA
Book SynopsisWe all know the names: Grissom, Armstrong, Cernan—legends of the space age whose names resonate with people around the world and whose deeds need no introduction. We know less about the men who led the organization that planned and began the US exploration of space: the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).Thomas O. Paine grew up an ordinary boy in northern California during the Great Depression of the 1930s. He would go on to serve as NASA’s third administrator, leading the space agency through the first historic missions that sent astronauts on voyages away from Earth. On his watch, seven Apollo flights orbited our planet and five reached our moon. From those missions came the first of twelve men to walk on the moon.Years later, in 1985, the Reagan administration would call on Paine again to chair the nation’s first-ever National Commission on Space. The Paine Commission Report of 1986 challenged twenty-first-century America to “lead the exploration and development of the space frontier, advancing science, technology, and enterprise, and building institutions and systems that make accessible vast new resources and support human settlements beyond Earth orbit, from the highlands of the Moon to the plains of Mars.”In Piercing the Horizon, Sunny Tsiao masterfully delivers new insights into the behind-the-scenes drama of the space race. Tsiao examines how Paine’s days as a World War II submariner fighting in the Pacific shaped his vision for the future of humankind in space. The book tells how Paine honed his skills as a pioneering materials engineer at the fabled postwar General Electric Company in the 1950s, to his dealings inside the halls of NASA and with Johnson, Nixon, and later, the Reagan and Bush administrations.As robotic missions begin leaving the earth, Tsiao invites the reader to take another look at the plans that Paine articulated regarding how America could have had humans on Mars by the year 2000 as the first step to the exploration of deep space. Piercing the Horizon provides provocative context to current conversations on the case for reaching Mars, settling our solar system, and continuing the exploration of space.
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NewSouth Publishing 2026 Australasian Sky Guide
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG A Princely Pandect on Astronomy: Naṣīr al-Dīn Ṭūsī's Muʿīnīya Epistle and its Appendix
Book SynopsisThis book presents an English-language translation of Risālā-yi Muʿīnīya, or the Muʿīnīya Epistle. Risālā-yi Muʿīnīya is one of the earliest known works of Naṣīr al-Dīn Ṭūsī (1201–1274), an intellectual luminary of the 13th century CE. The work is notable for the choice of Ṭūsī’s native Persian as the language of the text. In addition, Ṭūsī organized his volume into a four-part structure, which went on to become a popular template for the Islamic astronomers who succeeded him. This book helped ensure the patronage of Ṭūsī's courtly patrons during his decades-long stay with the Ismaʿīlīs, as well as the continuation of his remarkable career under the first Ilkhanid rulers of Persia. This translation helps make this notable treatise accessible to English language readers. It is among a handful of English translations of major astronomical works dealing with hay’a/cosmography in the Islamic world. Subsequently Ṭūsī was to pen his own commentary on the work (the Ḥall-i Mushkilāt-i Muʿīnīya, or A solution to the difficulties of the Muʿīnīya) and he used this occasion to discuss his celebrated mathematical formulation “the Ṭūsī Couple” (a concept that he merely hinted at in the Risālā-yi Muʿīnīya). Table of ContentsPrefacePart I. IntroductionChapter 1 Ṭūsī’s hayʾaChapter 2 Ṭūsī as a Young ScholarChapter 3 On the Structure and Contents of Risāla-yi MuʿīnīyaPart II. Edition and Translation of Risāla-yi MuʿīnīyaChapter 4 Book One: On the Introduction to this ScienceChapter 5 Two: On the Configuration of the Celestial BodiesChapter 6 Book Three: On the Configuration of the Earth and the Difference in the State of its Regions Due to the Difference in the State of the Celestial BodiesChapter 7 Book Four: On the Distances and BodiesPart III. Ṭūsī’s Commentary on Risāla-yi MuʿīnīyaChapter 8 The Chapters. AppendicesGlossaryBibliographyIndex
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG General Relativity for Planetary Navigation
Book SynopsisThis brief approaches General Relativity from a planetary navigation perspective, delving into the unconventional mathematical methods required to produce computer software for space missions. It provides a derivation of the Einstein field equations and describes experiments performed on the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous mission, spanning General Relativity Theory from the fundamental assumptions to experimental verification.The software used for planetary missions is derived from mathematics that use matrix notation. An alternative is to use Einstein summation notation, which enables the mathematics to be presented in a compact form but makes the geometry difficult to understand. In this book, the relationship of matrix notation to summation notation is shown. The purpose is to enable the reader to derive the mathematics used in the software in either matrix notation or summation notation. This brief is a useful tool for advanced students and young professionals embarking on careers in planetary navigation.Table of Contents1.0 Einstein Field Equations1.1 Summary of General Relativity Fundamental Assumptions 1.2 Geodesic Equation 1.3 Computer Solution for Metric Tensor 1.4 Covariant Derivative of a Vector 1.5 Covariant Derivative of a Tensor 1.6 Riemann-Christoffel Tensor 1.7 Ricci Tensor 1.8 Einstein Tensor 1.9 Summary of Einsteins Theory 2.0 Schwarzschild Solution for Metric Tensor 2.1 Metric Tensor 2.2 Equations of Motion 2.3 Isotropic Schwarzschild Coordinates 3.0 Comparison of Numerical Integration and Analytic Solutions 3.1 Mercury Perihelion Shift 3.2 Radar Delay 3.3 Light Deflection 3.4 Clock Time Keeping 4.0 General Relativity Time Delay Experiment 4.1 Plane Wave Propagation Through Ionized Gas 4.2 Solar Plasma Time Delay 4.3 Troposphere Time Delay 4.4 Ionosphere Time Delay 4.5 Doppler Data 4.6 Range Data Experimental Results
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Springer International Publishing AG Black Hole Physics: From Collapse to Evaporation
Book SynopsisThis textbook gradually introduces the reader to several topics related to black hole physics with a didactic approach. It starts with the most basic black hole solution, the Schwarzschild metric, and discusses the basic classical properties of black hole solutions as seen by different probes. Then it reviews various theorems about black hole properties as solutions to Einstein gravity coupled to matter fields, conserved charges associated with black holes, and laws of black hole thermodynamics. Next, it elucidates semiclassical and quantum aspects of black holes, which are relevant in ongoing and future research. The book is enriched with many exercises and solutions to assist in the learning.The textbook is designed for physics graduate students who want to start their research career in the field of black holes; postdocs who recently changed their research focus towards black holes and want to get up-to-date on recent and current research topics; advanced researchers intending to teach (or learn) basic and advanced aspects of black hole physics and the associated mathematical tools. Besides general relativity, the reader needs to be familiar with standard undergraduate physics, like thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. Moreover, familiarity with basic quantum field theory in Minkowski space is assumed. The book covers the rest of the needed background material in the main text or the appendices.Table of ContentsChapter I: INTRODUCTION1. A brief review on essentials of General Relativity, from basic concepts, mathematical frameworkand Einstein equations Einstein-Hilbert action and classical tests of GR;2. Brief review of history and timeline of developments from Schwarzschild solution to black holemergers and to information paradox and rewall;3. Gravitational collapse and Chandrasekhar mass bound;4. Different schools of thought on black holes: high energy oriented, GR oriented and quantuminformation theory oriented; open issue how to merge these schoolsChapter II: BASIC CONCEPTS and TOOLS1. Schwarzschild metric and some basic facts and analysis;2. Analysis of geodesics, notion of Killing horizon and near horizon Rindler geometry;3. Kruskal coordinates, maximal extensions and Carter-Penrose diagram;4. Einstein-Maxwell theory and Reisner-Nordström solution and its basic analysis;5. Kerr solution and its basic analysis;6. Black holes in (A)dS backgrounds.Chapter III: CLASSICAL ASPECTS1. Lensing and black hole shadows;2. Super-radiance, Penrose process and black hole mining;3. Gravitational wave emission in black hole mergers;4. Accretion disk physics;5. Extremal black holes, their near horizon and basic analysis.Chapter IV: ADVANCED CONCEPTS1. Mathematical defnition of black holes, notion of various different horizons, Killing, event,cosmological, isolated; trapped surface.2. Conjectures and theorems (Cosmic censorship; Penrose mass inequality, singularity, uniquenessand topology theorems)3. Raychaudhuri equation and area theorem (2nd law); energy conditions;4. Linear and nonlinear stability of black hole solutions;5. More detailed analysis of collapse, Choptuik exponents and critical exponents;6. Canonical boundary charges (1st law), ADM, Brown-York, Regge-Teitelboim, Iyer-Wald-Zoupas,Barnich-Brandt and Hajian-Sh-J charges.7. Variation principle; Gibbons-Hawking-York boundary term; Brown-York stress tensor;8. Quasi-normal modes and black hole perturbations;9. Four laws of black hole thermodynamics and their new derivations a la Wald-Hajian-Sh-J;Chapter V: SEMICLASSICAL ASPECTS1. Quantization on black hole backgrounds;2. Unruh effect;3. Hawking effect;4. Bekenstein entropy and the area law, the Bekenstein bound;5. Parikh-Wilczek tunneling;6. Black hole evaporation;7. Membrane paradigm.Chapter VI: EXPERT TOPICS1. Gravity in lower dimensions (including various asymptotic symmetry algebras)2. Gravity in higher dimensions (including a brief discussion on supergravity);3. Higher dimensional black hole/ring/brane solutions.4. Aspects of holography - holographic renormalization, correlation functions and asymptoticsymmetries5. Extremal black holes and attractor mechanism6. Kerr/CFT and related topics7. Soft hair and black hole microstates.Chapter VII: QUANTUM ASPECTS1. Black holes in string theory;2. Microstate counting;3. Microstate identification/constructions, fuzzballs, fluffballs;4. Information paradox and black hole complementarity and firewalls;5. Black holes and quantum gravity;6. Information paradox and the AdS/CFT;7. Holography, Quantum information (entanglement entropy, Bousso bound, QNEC etc.) andgeneralized laws of black hole thermodynamics.Chapter VIII: OUTLOOK1. Summary;2. Outlook and open issues; - Experimental/observational prospects - Black holes as a window to Quantum Gravity - gravity may be emergent | what does it emerge from?Chapter IX: SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISESWe present numerous exercises throughout the book and in this chapter we give solutions to aselected subset of them.AppendicesWe intend to have some appendices in which we present some details of crucial mathematicalframeworks and formulations not fitting into the main text, in particular - Cartan formulation - Basics of QFT in curved spacetime - Covariant phase space method
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Springer International Publishing AG Models of Time and Space from Astrophysics and
Book SynopsisModels of Time and Space from Astrophysics and World Cultures explores how our conceptions of time, space, and the physical universe have evolved across cultures throughout the centuries. Developed with a humanistic approach, this book blends historical sources, biographical profiles of exceptional scientists, and the latest discoveries in both astrophysics and particle physics. This rich read describes the incredible insights and ultimate limits of our knowledge, the physical universe, and how ideas old and new have converged, across the world, to build our current understanding of reality. From the Large Hadron Collider to the James Webb Space Telescope, we have mapped the universe from the smallest to largest scales; allowing us to gain fundamental knowledge that has transformed our understanding of the universe. The chapters herein will teach you about dark matter and dark energy, gravitational waves and other complex parts of the cosmos. Along the way, you will learn a thing or two about quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and the ultimate boundaries of the observable universe. This book cultivates insight from a variety of cultural traditions, including perspectives from both modern and ancient cultures, in order to show how our modern conceptions of space and time have arisen from the ongoing explorations within ancient world civilizations.It is a valuable, intriguing and insightful volume for those interested in the fields of historical astronomy and cultural astronomy, as well as for anyone interested in learning about the latest finds from the field of physics and astrophysics.Table of ContentsChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Microscopic Reality – Particles and Waves, Quantum Mechanics and the limits of our knowledge Chapter 3: The Light Cone – the Boundary of the Observable Universe, and its structure based on cosmology Chapter 4: Beyond the Observable Universe – the new science of Multiverses and unseen matter Chapter 5: Macroscopic Quantum reality – Quantum computing, Bose-Einstein condensates and the ways in which quantum physics shapes our large-scale universe Chapter 6: Notions of Time, Space and Matter from across cultures Chapter 7: Consciousness and Beyond – How Neuroscience and Ancient Cultures describe Thought and Experience Chapter 8: Emptiness and Eternity from Physics, Buddhism and other World Cultures
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Springer International Publishing AG Cosmic Rays: Multimessenger Astrophysics and
Book SynopsisIn recent years, cosmic rays have become the protagonists of a new scientific revolution. We are able today to film the Universe with telescopes of completely novel conception, recording information from many different messengers and accessing previously unknown cosmic regions.Written by a recognized authority in physics, this book takes readers on a captivating journey through the world of cosmic rays, their role in the revolutionary field of multi-messenger astronomy, their production from powerful accelerators close to the surfaces of black holes and compact objects, reaching the highest levels of energy observed in nature, and the implications this has for our understanding of the Universe. Through the stories of pioneering scientists, explorations of cutting-edge technologies, and simple explanations related to particle physics, quantum mechanics, and astrophysics, the book provides an illuminating state-of-the-art introduction to the current state of high-energy astrophysics. The book was written in straightforward yet rigorous language, so as to be accessible to the greater public. For those curious about the cosmos and cosmic gamma rays, nuclei, neutrinos, and gravitational waves, from casual observers to professional astronomers and physicists, the book is a must-read, offering a thrilling adventure into the future of astronomy and particle physics.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 The Largest Energies in the Universe 1.1 The Universe around us 1.2 Particles and fields 1.3 Cosmic rays 2 The Mystery of Cosmic Rays 2.1 The discovery of natural radioactivity 2.2 Is natural radioactivity of extraterrestrial origin? 2.3 Father Wulf, a true experimental physicist 2.4 Pacini’s attenuation measures in water 2.5 Hess and balloon measurements 2.6 First developments and the tragedy of the first world war 3 Cosmic-Ray Research after the First World War 3.1 Research in Europe and the Pacini-Hess controversy 3.2 Research in the United States 3.3 Are cosmic rays predominantly charged or neutral? 3.4 Bruno Rossi and the discoveries after 1930 3.5 At the origins of elementary particle physics 3.6 The recognition of the scientific community 3.7 Hypothesis on the origin of cosmic rays: Tesla, Zwicky, Fermi 4 Cosmic Rays and the Physics of Elementary Particles 4.1 Leptons and mesons 4.2 The neutral pion 4.3 The discovery of strangeness 4.4 Laboratories on the mountains 4.5 Hunters become shepherds: particle accelerators 5 Fire Under the Ashes: the Discoveries at the End of the 20th Century and at the Beginning of the 21st Century 5.1 Cosmic rays of very-high-energy 5.2 Anomalous events 5.3 X-rays 5.4 Neutrinos from the Sun and the cosmos 6 Cosmic Ray Research Today: Multi-Messenger Astrophysics and the New Astronomy 6.1 Very-high-energy cosmic rays 6.2 Search for antimatter 6.3 Gamma rays 6.4 Cosmic neutrinos 6.5 Gravitational waves 6.6 Multi-messenger astronomy 7 Cosmic Rays and Climate 7.1 Cosmic rays and thunderstorms 7.2 Variations in the flux of cosmic rays 7.3 A correlation between cosmic rays and earthquakes? 8 Cosmic Rays and Life 8.1 Ionization and chemistry of the atmosphere 8.2 The Miller-Urey experiment 8.3 Biological effects of cosmic rays 8.4 Implications on evolution 9 Cosmic Rays and the Exploration of the Universe 10 Cosmic Rays and Archaeology 10.1 Dating techniques 10.2 Muon tomography 11 The Future
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Springer International Publishing AG Music and Astronomy: From Pythagoras to Steven
Book SynopsisThis book explores the profound and ancient relationship between music and astronomy. Throughout history, Music has occupied a significant place among the disciplines of the Quadrivium, which also include Geometry, Arithmetic, and Astronomy. The captivating bond between these two realms has not only inspired eminent scientists like Kepler, Newton, and Einstein, but has also captured the imagination of NASA and astronauts in modern times. The author delves into various aspects of the intersection between music and astronomy, encompassing everything from ancient cosmological beliefs to groundbreaking discoveries such as the cosmic background radiation and gravitational waves. This enthralling theme has not only stimulated renowned artists like David Bowie and Elton John, but has also served as a muse for movies like Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Within the book, readers will find an extensive photo gallery and a specially curated soundtrack that enhances the reading experience. It caters to a broad audience, appealing to those with a general interest in both music and astronomy, as well as to specialized individuals in either field of study.Table of ContentsForeword.- Preface.- ToC.- Introduction.- The Universe Born of Sound.- Everything Is Number. Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans.- The Music of the Spheres in Kepler’s Cosmos.- Musicians and Scientists.- From Newton to Einstein.- The Music of the Cosmos.- The Universe Is Teeming with Music.- Songs of the Space Race.- Space, the Music of the Spheres, and Movies.- Close Encounters of the Third Kind.- Conclusion.- Appendix.- Index of names.
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Springer International Publishing AG Space Ecology
Book SynopsisThe recent entry of private entrepreneurs into the world of space has multiplied the number of services provided by instruments in orbit, resulting into a rapid and tumultuous growth of the space economy.
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Springer International Publishing AG The NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal User's Guide
Book SynopsisThis book serves as a comprehensive guide for using a Nexstar Evolution mount with WiFi SkyPortal control, walking the reader through the process for aligning and operating the system from a tablet or smartphone. The next generation Go-To mount from Celestron, this is compatible not only with the Nextstar Evolution but also with older mounts. It is the ideal resource for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning, a Nexstar Evolution telescope, or adapting their existing Celestron mount. Pros and cons of the system are thoroughly covered with a critical depth that addresses any possible question by users.Beginning with a brief history of Go-To telescopes and the genesis of this still new technology, the author covers every aspect of the newly expanding capability in observing. This includes the associated Sky Portal smartphone and tablet application, the transition from the original Nexstar GoTo system to the new SkyPortal system, the use of the Sky Portal application with its Sky Safari 4 basic software and Celestron WiFi adaptations, and discussions on the use of SkyPortal application using the Celestron adapter on older Celestron mounts. Comments and recommendations for equipment enable the reader to successfully use and appreciate the new WiFi capability without becoming overwhelmed. Extensively illustrated using actual screenshots from the program interface, this is the only guide to the Nextstar SkyPortal an observer will need.Table of ContentsPreface.- Chapter 1: A Brief History of Computerized Telescope Mounts for Amateurs.- Chapter 2: A Review of Celestron GoTo Computerized Telescopes.- Chapter 3: Introduction to the Celestron NexStar Evolution and Sky Portal.- Chapter 4: Basic Operation of the Celestron NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal App.- Chapter 5: Basic Operation of the Celestron NexStar Evolution and NexStar+ Hand Control.- Chapter 6: Lessons Learned in Using the Celestron NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal.- Chapter 7: Introduction to the SkyPortal WiFi Module.- Chapter 8: Advanced WiFi Tricks.- Chapter 9: Accessories for the Celestron NexStar Evolution.- Chapter 10: Mounting Other Optical Tubes on the NexStar Evolution Mounts.- Chapter 11: Maintenance and Care of the NexStar Evolution Mounts and Electronics.- Appendix 1: Troubleshooting Checklist.- Appendix 2: Celestron Timeline.- Appendix 3: Celestron NexStar Evolution Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Specifications.- Appendix 4: Messier Catalog.- Appendix 5: The Caldwell Catalog.- Appendix 6: Selected Non-Messier Catalog NGC Objects.- Appendix 7: The Herschel 400.- Appendix 8: Current Sky Portal WiFi Module Compatible Celestron Mount Specifications.- Appendix 9: Glossary.- Bibliography.- Biographies.- Index.
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Springer International Publishing AG Astronomy of the Milky Way: The Observer’s Guide
Book SynopsisThis is the first of a two-volume set that deal with the entire Milky Way. This first volume looks at what can be seen predominantly from the Northern Skies. In addition to the descriptive text, there are many star charts and maps, as well as the latest up-to-date images made by observatories around the world and in space, as well as images taken by amateur astronomers.Trade Review“This updated edition … of Astronomy of the Milky Way is intended as a guide for amateur optical astronomers seeking interesting objects to investigate with their telescopes. … The book is recommended for amateur stargazers. … Summing Up: Recommended. General readers.” (D. E. Hogg, Choice, Vol. 55 (4), December, 2017)Table of Contents2nd Edition Preface.- 1st Edition Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Author's Note.- Chapter 1 The Milky Way.- Chapter 2 The Milky Way: July - August.- Chapter 3 The Milky Way: September - October.- Chapter 4 The Milky Way: November - December.- Appendices. Index of Objects.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Sterne: Aufbau und Entwicklung
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Einführung.- 2 Die beobachteten Eigenschaften der Sterne.- 3 Die Gleichungen des Sternaufbaus.- 4 Die Physik des Sterninneren.- 5 Der Aufbau von Hauptreihensternen.- 6 Die frühe Hauptreihen-Entwicklung und das Alter von Sternhaufen.- 7 Die fortgeschrittenen Entwicklungsphasen.- 8 Die Endstadien der Sternentwicklung: Weiße Zwerge, Neutronensterne und Gravitationskollaps.- 9 Schlußfolgerungen und mögliche zukünftige Entwicklungen.- Ergänzungen anläßlich des vierten Nachdrucks der Originalausgabe.- Anhang Thermodynamisches Gleichgewicht.- Weiterführende Literatur.- Sachwortverzeichnis.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Sternbilderkunde: Himmelskarten, Himmelskörper,
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Himmelskarten.- Die Auswahl der richtigen Himmelskarte.- Wie man die Himmelskarte benutzt.- Die Helligkeit der Sterne.- Die scheinbare Bewegung der Fixsterne.- Der Sternenhimmel in verschiedenen geographischen Breiten.- Kartenteil.- Himmelskarten für geographische Breiten zwischen + 90° und + 60°.- Himmelskarten für geographische Breiten zwischen + 60° und + 30°.- Himmelskarten für geographische Breiten zwischen + 30° und 0°.- Himmelskarten für geographische Breiten zwischen 0° und - 30°.- Himmelskarten für geographische Breiten zwischen - 30° und - 60°.- Himmelskarten für geographische Breiten zwischen - 60° und - 90°.- 2 Himmelskörper.- Fixsterne und Planeten.- Kometen.- Sternschnuppen.- Größe des Sonnensystems.- Unsere Galaxie.- Veränderliche Sterne.- Planetarische Nebel.- Doppelsterne.- Sternhaufen.- Die Größe unserer Galaxie 89 Die anderen Galaxien.- 3 Die Sternbilder.- Kartenteil.- Achterschiff.- Adler.- Altar.- Andromeda.- Bärenhüter.- Becher.- Bildhauerwerkstatt.- Cepheus.- Chamäleon.- Chemischer Ofen.- Delphin.- Drache.- Dreieck.- Eidechse.- Einhorn.- Fernrohr.- Fische.- Fliege.- Fliegender Fisch.- Fluß Eridanus.- Fuchs.- Fuhrmann.- Füllen.- Giraffe.- Goldfisch.- Grabstichel.- Großer Bär.- Großer Hund.- Haar der Berenike.- Hase.- Herkules.- Inder.- Jagdhunde.- Jungfrau.- Kassiopeia.- Kiel des Schiffes.- Kleiner Bär.- Kleiner Hund.- Kleiner Löwe.- Kranich.- Krebs.- Kreuz.- Leier.- Löwe.- Luchs.- Luftpumpe.- Malerstaffelei.- Mikroskop.- Netz.- Nördliche Krone.- Nördliche Wasserschlange.- Oktant.- Orion.- Paradiesvogel.- Pegasus.- Pendeluhr.- Perseus.- Pfau.- Pfeil.- Phönix.- Rabe.- Schiffskompaß.- Schlange.- Schlangenträger.- Schütze.- Schwan.- Segel des Schiffes.- Sextant.- Skorpion.- Sobieskischer Schild.- Steinbock.- Stier.- Südliches Dreieck.- Südlicher Fisch.- Südliche Krone.- Südliche Wasserschlange.- Tafelberg.- Taube.- Tukan.- Waage.- Walfisch.- Wassermann.- Widder.- Winkelmaß.- Wolf.- Zentaur.- Zirkel.- Zwillinge.- Verzeichnisse und Zusammenstellungen.- Verzeichnis der Sternbildnamen.- Verzeichnis der Sternbilder.- Doppelsterne und Mehrfachsysteme.- Veränderliche Sterne.- Offene Sternhaufen, Kugelsternhaufen, Nebel, Galaxien.- Meteorströme.- Schrifttum und Quellen.- Register.- Gesamtregister.- Register der Sternbildnamen.- Register der Sternennamen und der besonderen.- Objekte.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Einführung in die Extragalaktische Astronomie und Kosmologie
Book SynopsisIn diesem kompetent geschriebenen Lehrbuch wird, ausgehend von der Beschreibung unserer Milchstraße, die Astronomie der Galaxien und ihrer großräumigen Verteilung eingehend dargestellt und schließlich im kosmologischen Kontext diskutiert. Aufbauend auf eine Einführung in die moderne beobachtende und theoretische Kosmologie wird die Entstehung von Strukturen und astronomischen Objekten im frühen Universum besprochen.Trade Review Aus den Rezensionen: "Auf dem … deutschsprachigen Markt … ist mit dieser Ausgabe … ein echter Meilenstein … Dem Autor … ist es gelungen astrophysikalisches Grundwissen und Sachverhalte … in eine verständliche ... tiefgreifende und strukturierte Form zu bringen. Die Inhalte … sind … sehr umfangreich. … Die gelungene Konzeption des Buches, welche Theorie und praktische Forschung verbindet und anschaulich diskutiert - unterstützt durch zahlreiche Grafiken und Bildern - macht dieses Buch für jeden angehenden Astronomen zu einem muss. Es ist … auch für den interessierten Amateur interessant und ist daher uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen." (Udo Hansen, in: ANTARES - Volkssternwarte Köln, 2007, Vol. 51, Issue 2, S. 18) Aus den Rezensionen: "Beim ersten Durchblättern dieses Buches fällt sofort die reiche Illustration auf … Äußerlich ist dieses Buch also sehr gelungen. Hinsichtlich des Inhalt … muss man- dasselbe sagen! … Die Lektüre … bietet also einen nahezu vollständigen und aktuellen Überblick über die extragalaktische Astronomie. Die Zusammenhänge werden klar, alle Themen werden im Kontext behandelt. Der Stil ist dabei nie lehrbuchhaft trocken oder gar langweilig. Die extragalaktische Astronomie befindet sich in einer aufregenden Phase. … Ein exzellentes, uneingeschränkt empfehlenswertes Buch, das sich einen festen Platz sichern wird …" (Josef Fried, in: Sterne und Weltraum, 20007, S. 99f) Aus den Rezensionen: "… Das Buch ist hervorragend mit Graphiken und farbigen Abbildungen ausgestattet. … Alles in allem liegt hier ein Hochschullehrbuch vor, das viele Vorzüge hat: Einheitlichkeit und Geschlossenheit der Darstellung, Aktualität (auch des Bildmaterials) und nicht zuletzt die Einheit von Theorie und Beobachtung. Das Buch kann jedem an diesem Gegenstand Interessierten, Studenten wie Lehrenden gleichermaßen, bestens empfohlen werden." (Kerl-Heinz Latze, in: Astronomie + Raumfahrt im Unterricht, 2006, Vol. 43, S. 32) "Vertiefung! Der Autor … unternimmt mit diesem Buch den erfolgreichen Versuch, die Extragalaktik in dem Umfang und der Tiefe zu behandeln, wie sie ihr angemessen sind. Bisher gab es kein solches Buch – weder auf dem deutschen noch auf dem englischen Markt. Das Ergebnis ist ein hochwertig ausgestattetes Werk von 450 Seiten, ein Schmuckstück für das Bücherregal, das einige herrliche Fotografien bietet und dennoch ein Physikbuch durch und durch ist." (http://www.buchkatalog.de/kod-bin/isuche.cgi) Table of Contents1 Einleitung und ¨Uberblick 1 1.1 Einleitung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 ¨Uberblick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2.1 Unsere Galaxis als Galaxie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2.2 DieWelt der Galaxien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.2.3 Die Hubble Expansion des Weltalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.2.4 Aktive und Starburst Galaxien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.2.5 Voids, Galaxienhaufen, und DunkleMaterie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1.2.6 Weltmodelle und thermische Geschichte des Universums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1.2.7 Strukturbildung und Galaxienentwicklung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1.2.8 Kosmologie als Triumph desmenschlichen Geistes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 1.3 Werkzeuge der extragalaktischen Astronomie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1.3.1 Radioteleskope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1.3.2 Infra-Rot Teleskope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1.3.3 Optische Teleskope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1.3.4 R¨ontgen-Teleskope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 1.3.5 Gamma-Teleskope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 2 Die Galaxis als Galaxie27 2.1 Galaktische Koordinaten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2.2 Entfernungsbestimmungen innerhalb unserer Galaxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 2.2.1 Trigonometrische Parallaxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 2.2.2 Eigenbewegungen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 2.2.3 Sternstromparallaxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2.2.4 Photometrische Entfernung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 2.2.5 Spektroskopische Entfernung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 2.2.6 Entfernungen von visuellen Doppelsternen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 2.2.7 Entfernungen pulsierender Sterne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2.3 Struktur der Galaxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 2.3.1 Die Galaktische Scheibe: Sternverteilung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 2.3.2 Die Galaktische Scheibe: chemische Zusammensetzung und Alter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 2.3.3 Die Galaktische Scheibe: Staub und Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 2.3.4 Der Galaktische Bulge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 2.3.5 Der sichtbare Halo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 2.4 Kinematik der Galaxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 2.4.1 Bestimmung der Geschwindigkeit der Sonne . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Satellite Orbits: Models, Methods and
Book SynopsisThis modern presentation guides readers through the theory and practice of satellite orbit prediction and determination. Starting from the basic principles of orbital mechanics, it covers elaborate force models as well as precise methods of satellite tracking. The accompanying CD-ROM includes source code in C++ and relevant data files for applications. The result is a powerful and unique spaceflight dynamics library, which allows users to easily create software extensions. An extensive collection of frequently updated Internet resources is provided through WWW hyperlinks.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "Not many books on the topic of satellite orbits over the past decades have been informative, comprehensive and practical. I am happy to say that this publication does fall into that category. [...] This book should certainly be in the library of students and scientists working in the fields of navigation, geodesy, and spaceflight technology, as well as satellite engineers and operators focusing on spaceflight dynamics." (The Observatory, 2001) "Satellite Orbits: Models, Methods, and Application would be a valuable addition to the library of any engineer or scientist interested in the practical aspects of orbit prediction and determination. [...] The comprehensive reference list along with the CD supplied codes make this book unique in this area." (Applied Mechanics Reviews, 2002)Table of ContentsAround the World in a Hundred Minutes.- Introductory Astrodynamics.- Force Model.- Numerical Integration.- Time and Reference Systems.- Satellite Tracking and Observation Models.- Linearization.- Orbit Determination and Parameter Estimation.- Applications.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG The Formation and Early Evolution of Stars: From
Book SynopsisStarburst regions in nearby and distant galaxies have a profound impact on our understanding of the early universe. This new, substantially updated and extended edition of Norbert Schulz’s unique book "From Dust to Stars" describes complex physical processes involved in the creation and early evolution of stars. It illustrates how these processes reveal themselves from radio wavelengths to high energy X-rays and gamma–rays, with special reference towards high energy signatures. Several sections devoted to key analysis techniques demonstrate how modern research in this field is pursued and new chapters are introduced on massive star formation, proto-planetary disks and observations of young exoplanets. Recent advances and contemporary research on the theory of star formation are explained, as are new observations, specifically from the three great observatories of the Spitzer Space Telescope, the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory which all now operate at the same time and make high resolution space based observing in its prime. As indicated by the new title two new chapters have been included on proto-planetary disks and young exoplanets. Many more colour images illustrate attractive old and new topics that have evolved in recent years. The author gives updates in theory, fragmentation, dust, and circumstellar disks and emphasizes and strengthens the targeting of graduate students and young researchers, focusing more on computational approaches in this edition.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "In ten chapters, Schulz (MIT) does an excellent job developing the story historically, explaining how stars are formed from gas and dust in interstellar nurseries located in molecular clouds. … It has equations and derivations, and cites background reading (944 references). Included are 18 color plates seven pages of abbreviations, 8 pages of variables, constants and units, and a 16-page index. … Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division (senior) undergraduates through professionals." (W. E. Howard, Choice, November, 2006)Table of ContentsPreface to the first Edition.- Preface to the second Edition.- 1. About the Book.- 2. Historical Background.- 3. Studies of Interstellar Matter.- 4. Molecular Clouds and Cores.- 5. Concepts of Stellar Collapse.- 6. Evolution of Young Stellar Objects.- 7. Multiplicity in Star Formation.- 8. Accretion Phenomena and Magnetic Activity in YSOs.- 9. Massive Star Formation.- 10. High-energy Signatures in YSOs.- 11. Star-Forming Regions.- 12. Proto-solar Systems and the Sun.- 13. Protoplanets and Exoplanets.- A. Gas Dynamics.- B. Magnetic Fields and Plasmas.- C. Radiative Interactions with Matter.- D. Spectroscopy.- E. Abbreviations.- F. Institutes, Observatories, and Instruments.- G. Variables, Constants, and Units.- References.- Index.
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Book SynopsisDie Erforschung des Weltalls und die Suche nach anderen Planeten entwickeln sich in den letzten Jahren rasant. Trotz begrenzter technischer Möglichkeiten wurden schon über 450 extrasolare Planeten entdeckt. Diese Einführung in die Forschung gibt detaillierte Einblicke in die Methodik, Missionen und Ergebnisse der Thematik sowie einen Ausblick auf zukünftige Fortschritte, wie die Entdeckung erdähnlicher Planeten binnen weniger als einem Jahrzehnt. Weltführende Experten kommentieren allgemeinverständlich und fundiert die Entwicklungen. Für die zweite Auflage hat der Autor einige Teile des Buches erweitert und überarbeitet sowie aktualisiert.Table of ContentsGeschichte der Planetensuche.- Die Entdeckung der ersten extrasolaren Planeten.- Die Techniken für die Jagd nach Exoplaneten.- Teleskope und Missionen für die Suche nach Exoplaneten.- Das erste Bild einer fremden Welt.- Biosignaturen und die Schwierigkeiten bei der Suche nach Exoplaneten.- Welche Typen von Exoplaneten gibt es?- Die interessantesten Exoplaneten.- Zukünftige Entwicklungen.- Leben im Universum.- Die Suche nach auβerirdischen Intelligenzen.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Freie Radikale - Warum Wissenschaftler sich nicht
Book SynopsisIn der Wissenschaft geht alles Wir stellen uns die Wissenschaften und besonders die Naturwissenschaften oft als den Inbegriff der Vernunft vor: kühl, logisch, objektiv und frei von menschlichen Fehlern und Gefühlen. Doch Wissenschaft wird von Wissenschaftlern gemacht − und die sind nichts von alledem, sagt Michael Brooks. Für die bedeutsamen Fortschritte in der Forschung sorgen fast immer die subversiven Radikalen, die sich ganz ihrer Mission verschreiben und lieber Revolutionen anzetteln, als sich an die Regeln zu halten. Um einen Durchbruch zu erzielen oder an die Spitze zu gelangen, scheuten die berühmtesten Denker vor nichts zurück: Einstein folgte mystischen Visionen, Galilei täuschte und betrog, Steve Jobs nahm Drogen. Einige führten gewagte Experimente mit sich selbst und mit anderen durch, und manche kamen dabei sogar zu Tode. Der Bestsellerautor Michael Brooks belegt seine These an zahlreichen Beispielen – und mit einem Augenzwinkern. Er zeigt, dass die wirklich bahnbrechende Wissenschaft nur selten das Ergebnis penibler Forschungsarbeit ist. Sie bricht vielmehr alle Konventionen, schert sich wenig um die Folgen und zelebriert ihre geheime Anarchie. Brooks zeigt uns die radikalen Forscher: verrückt, böse und gefährlich. The Times Trade Review“… Fast immer gelingt es dem Wissenschaftsautor, auch für Leser ohne Fachkenntnisse verständlich zu erzählen. Seine Sprache ist bildgewaltig und macht Spaß ... Mit Gewinn liest man das Buch trotzdem: Die Geschichten lassen den Leser abwechselnd auflachen und dann wieder sich die Haare raufen.” (Florian Kammermeier, in: DLRmagazin, Heft 159, November 2018)Table of ContentsProlog.- 1 Wie alles anfängt - Träume, Drogen und Visionen von Gott.- 2 Täter und Opfer - Regeln sind dazu da, gebrochen zu werden.- 3 Zauberkünstler und Hexenmeister - Ein Beweis ist nicht alles.- 4 Spiel mit dem Feuer - Freud und Leid.- 5 Sakrileg - Tabus zu brechen gehört zum Spiel.- 6 Fight Club.- Der Zweite geht leer aus.- 7 Den Thron verteidigen - Machiavelli wäre stolz gewesen.- 8 In der Schusslinie - Das Leben auf den Barrikaden.- Epilog.- Danksagungen.- Index.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Springer Handbook of Spacetime
Book SynopsisThe Springer Handbook of Spacetime is dedicated to the ground-breaking paradigm shifts embodied in the two relativity theories, and describes in detail the profound reshaping of physical sciences they ushered in. It includes in a single volume chapters on foundations, on the underlying mathematics, on physical and astrophysical implications, experimental evidence and cosmological predictions, as well as chapters on efforts to unify general relativity and quantum physics. The Handbook can be used as a desk reference by researchers in a wide variety of fields, not only by specialists in relativity but also by researchers in related areas that either grew out of, or are deeply influenced by, the two relativity theories: cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics, high energy physics, quantum field theory, mathematics, and philosophy of science. It should also serve as a valuable resource for graduate students and young researchers entering these areas, and for instructors who teach courses on these subjects.The Handbook is divided into six parts. Part A: Introduction to Spacetime Structure. Part B: Foundational Issues. Part C: Spacetime Structure and Mathematics. Part D: Confronting Relativity theories with observations. Part E: General relativity and the universe. Part F: Spacetime beyond Einstein.Trade Review“This is a complete comprehensive textbook of all areas of classical and relativistic Physics including mechanics, E & M, quantum theory, perturbation, solid state, and particle physics. … It is good enough to be read cover to cover and will not disappoint the reader reviewer. I highly recommend this book for physics students, and investigators in physics theories.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, January, 2016)“This is a splendid and very comprehensive review of the special and general theories of relativity and their applications, in a collection of about 40 articles by experts in the field. … the book will appeal to a wide variety of readers, from advanced undergraduates to experts in the field. … I doubt that there is any physicist who would not find something new and interesting here.” (Alan Heavens, The Observatory, Vol. 135 (1245), April, 2015)Table of ContentsPreface (A. Ashtekar, V. Petkov).- Part A – Introduction to Spacetime Structure.- Chap. 1 From Aether Theory to Special Relativity.- Chap. 2 The Historical Origins of Spacetime.- Chap. 3 Relativity Today.- Chap. 4 Acceleration and Gravity: Einstein's Principle.- Chap. 5 The Geometry of Newton's and Einstein's Theories.- Part B – Foundational Issues.- Chap. 6 Time in Special Relativity.- Chap. 7 Rigid Motion and Adapted Frames.- Chap. 8 Physics as Spacetime Geometry.- Chap. 9 Electrodynamics of Radiating Charges.- Chap. 10 The Nature and Origin of Time-Asymmetric Spacetime Structures.- Chap. 11 Teleparallelism: A new Insight into Gravity.- Chap. 12 Gravity and the Spacetime: An Emergent Perspective.- Chap. 13 Spacetime and the Passage of Time.- Part C – Spacetime Structure and Mathematics.- Chap. 14 Unitary Representations of the Inhomogeneous Lorentz Group and Their Significance in Quantum Physics.- Chap. 15 Spinors.- Chap. 16 The Initial Value Problem in General Relativity.- Chap. 17 Dynamical and Hamiltonian Formulation of General Relativity.- Chap. 18 Positive Energy Theorems in General Relativity.- Chap. 19 Conserved Charges in Asymptotically (Locally) AdS Spacetimes.- Chap. 20 Spacetime Singularities.- Chap. 21 Singularities in Cosmological Spacetimes.- Part D – Confronting Relativity theories with observations.- Chap. 22 The experimental status of Special and General Relativity Chap. 23. Observational Constraints on Local Lorentz Invariance.- Chap. 24 Relativity in GNSS.- Chap. 25 Quasi Local Black Hole Horizons.- Chap. 26 Gravitational Astronomy.- Chap. 27 Probing Dynamical Spacetimes with Gravitational Waves.- Part E – General Relativity and the Universe.- Chap. 28 Einstein's Equation, Cosmology and Astrophysics.- Chap. 29 Viscous Universe Models.- Chap. 30 Friedmann-Lemaitre-Robertson-Walker Cosmology.- Chap. 31 Exact Approach to Inflationary Universe Models.- Chap. 32 Cosmology with the Cosmic Microwave Background.- Part F – Spacetime Beyond Einstein.- Chap. 33 Quantum Gravity.- Chap. 34 Quantum Gravity via Causal Dynamical Triangulations.- Chap. 35 String Theory and Primordial Cosmology.- Chap. 36 Quantum Spacetime.- Chap. 37 Gravity, Geometry and the Quantum.- Chap. 38 Spin Foams.- Chap. 39 Loop Quantum Cosmology.- Acknowledgements.- About the Authors.- Subject Index.
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