Theoretical and mathematical astronomy Books
Cambridge University Press Theoretical Astrophysics Volume 2 Stars and Stellar Systems
Book SynopsisThis second volume of a comprehensive three-volume course on theoretical astrophysics deals with stellar physics. Covering the key physical processes governing stars and stellar systems, it also offers an in-depth understanding of advanced topics. This volume can be used alone or in conjunction with Volumes I and III.Trade Review'… written with exceptional clarity … the hallmark of Padmanabhan's work … The mathematical derivations are elegant often starting from action principles, and readers may be enlightened by some which differ from standard approaches … it is a magnificent achievement and a superb book.' Alan Heavens, The Observatory'… the book develops a solid understanding of central concepts including stellar structure and evolution, the physics of stellar remnants such as while dwarfs and black holes, pulsars, binary stars, the sun and planetary systems, interstellar medium and globular clusters … This indispensable volume provides graduate students with a self-contained introduction to stellar physics, and will allow them to master the material sufficiently to read and engage in research with heightened understanding.' Europe & Astronomy'The book should not be missing in any astrophysical library.' Claudia-Veronika Meister, Zbl. MATHTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Overview: stars and stellar systems; 2. Stellar structure; 3. Stellar evolution; 4. Supernova (Type II); 5. White dwarfs, neutron stars and blackholes; 6. Pulsars; 7. Binary stars and accretion; 8. Sun and the solar system; 9. Interstellar medium; 10. Globular clusters; References; Index.
£69.34
Cambridge University Press Theoretical Astrophysics Volume 1 Astrophysical Processes
Book SynopsisThis clear and authoritative book has been designed to help graduate students and researchers to develop a solid understanding of a wide range of physical processes. It can be used alone, or in conjunction with the accompanying two volumes (covering stars and stellar systems, and galaxies and cosmology, respectively).Trade Review'This welcome volume provides graduate students with an indispensable introduction to and reference on all the physical processes they will need to successfully tackle … research in astrophysics and cosmology.' Europe & AstronomyTable of ContentsPreface; 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; Notes and References; Index.
£69.34
Cambridge University Press Advanced Stellar Astrophysics
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£152.00
Cambridge University Press Advanced Stellar Astrophysics
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£66.49
Cambridge University Press The Earths Plasmasphere
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£59.22
Cambridge University Press The Dark Universe Matter Energy and Gravity 15 Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Series Series Number 15
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£125.40
Cambridge University Press From Eudoxus to Einstein
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£133.00
Cambridge University Press Frontiers of XRay Astronomy
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£155.80
Cambridge University Press A Relativists Toolkit
Book SynopsisThis 2004 textbook provides the advanced student with practical tools for the computation of many physically interesting quantities in general relativity and gravitational physics. The context is provided by the mathematical theory of black holes, one of the most elegant, successful and relevant applications of general relativity.Trade Review'… an elegant, thoughtful, useful and altogether commendable publication.' Contemporary Physics'The author puts emphasis on training the readers and equipping them with the relevant skills of a working relativist. The text reaches a high pedagogical standard … In this way the author succeeds in closing a gap in the existing text book literature especially for a readership mainly oriented towards physics.' Monatshefte für MathematikTable of ContentsPreface; Notation and conventions; 1. Fundamentals; 2. Geodesic congruences; 3. Hypersurfaces; 4. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of general relativity; 5. Black holes; References; Index.
£83.59
Cambridge University Press Bayesian Logical Data Analysis for the Physical Sciences
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£108.30
Cambridge University Press Cosmic Catastrophes Exploding Stars Black Holes and Mapping the Universe
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£117.82
Cambridge University Press Relativistic Figures of Equilibrium
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£118.75
Cambridge University Press Relativistic Figures of Equilibrium
Book SynopsisTreating the classical problem of gravitational physics, this book presents basic principles, deals with analytically tractable limiting cases, and considers the general case using powerful numerical methods. A valuable reference for researchers in general relativity, mathematical physics and astrophysics, it is accompanied by a website containing code.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: '… this book is a very valuable tool for anybody wishing to learn more about relativistic rotating bodies in equilibrium. … overall it is an excellent reference on this topic.' Classical and Quantum GravityReview of the hardback: 'This is an advanced and specialised book, presenting the state of the art in this field, with emphasis on the authors' own expertise and approaches. It contains an extensive discussion of the analytical handling of limiting cases on the one hand and the numerical treatment of the general case on the other, thus providing a complete picture of the subject. … pleasant to read …This book is a standard reference for this subject every researcher in relativity theory should know.' General Relativity and GravitationReview of the hardback: 'Nicely produced by Cambridge University Press, this rather specialized book rich in analytical and numerical methods is of value to students and professional researchers in general relativity, mathematical physics and astrophysics.' Mathematical ReviewsTable of ContentsPreface; Notation; 1. Rotating fluid bodies in equilibrium: fundamental notions and equations; 2. Analytical treatment of limiting cases; 3. Numerical treatment of the general case; 4. Remarks on stability and astrophysical relevance; Appendixes; References; Index.
£41.79
Sourcebooks, Inc The Last Stargazers
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