Theoretical and mathematical astronomy Books
University Science Books,U.S. Discovering the Cosmos, second edition
Book SynopsisBased on the very popular liberal arts course Bob Bless has taught at University of Wisconsin for many years, this book provides a rich, historical approach to introductory astronomy. It is ideal for use in an introductory astronomy course for nonmajors. In the fifteen years since the first edition of this text was published, several new concepts such as dark matter, dark energy, and an incredible expansion of the universe (inflation) have been developed. Furthermore, many of the exotic effects predicted by General Relativity (e.g. black holes, warped space) have gone from being interesting theoretical speculations to useful practical tools for understanding the universe. This book aims to give an overview of astronomy, but in such a way that the non-science major can get a feeling for how science actually developed with its false starts and wrong turns, which observational evidence eventually corrected, and also to describe the incredible recent developments in our understanding of the physical universe. Several chapters of this 2nd edition have been extensively revised to include these recent developments. Because it has become increasingly difficult to “cover” all of astronomy in a one-semester course, this edition has largely omitted coverage of the physical nature of the objects in our, and other, planetary systems, although a discussion of the possibility of life elsewhere closes the book.Trade Review'Astronomy is a big subject, spanning the multi-billion light-year extent of the cosmos, and the entirety of human history. It's no easy task to encapsulate all this in a single text. The new edition of Bob Bless's book provides the best all-around treatment of the subject that I've found at the undergraduate level, including a thorough yet concise survey of astronomy's rich history, as well as rigorous but accessible explanations of diverse astrophysical phenomena. It's an admirable achievement.' -John Blakeslee, Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, Canada 'This new edition of Discovering the Cosmos by R.C. Bless is the best liberal arts introduction to astronomy available. Its emphasis is on understanding rather than memorizing the science. Bless includes a generous historical account in his text. And despite the limited use of explicit mathematics, this book provides excellent coverage of the science. The problem sets, observation projects, and references are excellent. Discovering the Cosmos has been my favorite introductory astronomy text since the first edition hit the market.' -Richard Hilt, Colorado College, USATable of Contents1. Comments to the Reader PART I: Cosmology From the Beginnings through Newton 2. The Naked-Eye Sky 3. Early Greek Astronomy 4. The Beginnings of Quantitative Astronomy 5. The New Astronomy 6. Newtonian Synthesis PART II: The Tools of the Astronomer 7. Tools of the Astronomer – Physical Concepts 8. Tools of the Astronomer – Hardware PART III: The Life and Death of Stars 9. Reading Stellar Spectra 10. The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram 11. The Structure of Stars 12. The Interstellar Medium – Birthplace of the Stars 13. Stellar Evolution – The Early Phases 14. The Late Phases of Stellar Evolution – Degenerate Corpses 15. Black Holes PART IV: Cosmology from Herschel to the Present 16. The Discovery of Galaxies 17. The University of Galaxies 18. Active Galaxies 19. The First Cosmological Clues 20. Models of the Universe 21. The Mysterious Universe Epilogue 22. Life Elsewhere: Are We Alone? Appendices Index
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University Science Books,U.S. Explanatory Supplement to the Astronomical
Book SynopsisThe Explanatory Supplement to the Astronomical Almanac offers explanatory material, supplemental information, and detailed descriptions of the computational models and algorithms used to produce The Astronomical Almanac, which is an annual publication prepared jointly by the US Naval Observatory and Her Majesty's Nautical Almanac Office in the UK. Like The Astronomical Almanac, The Explanatory Supplement provides detailed coverage of modern positional astronomy. Chapters are devoted to the celestial and terrestrial reference frames, orbital ephemerides, precession, nutation, Earth rotation, and coordinate transformations. These topics have undergone substantial revisions since the last edition was published in 1992. Astronomical positions are intertwined with timescales and relativity in The Astronomical Almanac, so related chapters are provided in The Explanatory Supplement. The Astronomical Almanac also includes information on lunar and solar eclipses, physical ephemerides of solar system bodies, and calendars, so The Explanatory Supplement expounds upon each of these topics as well. The book is written at a technical, but non-expert level. As such, it provides an important reference for a full range of users including astronomers, engineers, navigators, surveyors, space scientists, and educators.Trade Review'Careful measurements have always been the key to mastery of planetary and stellar dynamics and the cosmic distance scale. The material detailed in this book is the very bedrock underlying much else that we know about our own solar system and beyond.' - Roger W. Sinnott, Senior Contributing Editor, Sky & TelescopeTable of Contents1. Introduction to Positional Astronomy 2. Relativity for Astrometry, Celestial Mechanics and Metrology 3. Time 4. The Fundamental Celestial Reference System 5. Terrestrial Coordinates and the Rotation of the Earth 6. Precession, Nutation, and Earth Rotation 7. Positions 8. Orbital Ephemerides of the Sun, Moon, and Planets 9. Planetary Satellites and Rings 10. Physical Ephemerides 11. Eclipses of the Sun and Moon 12. Astronomical Phenomena 13. Stars and Stellar Systems 14. Computational Techniques 15. Calendars
£83.59
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Three Lectures on Complexity and Black Holes
Book SynopsisThese three lectures cover a certain aspect of complexity and black holes, namely the relation to the second law of thermodynamics. The first lecture describes the meaning of quantum complexity, the analogy between entropy and complexity, and the second law of complexity. Lecture two reviews the connection between the second law of complexity and the interior of black holes. Prof. L. Susskind discusses how firewalls are related to periods of non-increasing complexity which typically only occur after an exponentially long time. The final lecture is about the thermodynamics of complexity, and “uncomplexity” as a resource for doing computational work. The author explains the remarkable power of “one clean qubit,” in both computational terms and in space-time terms. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers who want to take the first steps towards the mysteries of black holes and their complexity.Table of ContentsLecture I: Hilbert Space is Huge1 Preface2 How Huge?3 Volume of CP(N)4 Relative Complexity5 Dual Role of Unitaries6 Volume of SU(2K)7 Exploring SU(2K)7.1 Relative Complexity of Unitaries7.2 Complexity is Discontinuous8 Graph Theory Perspective8.1 Collisions and Loops9 The Second Law of Quantum Complexity9.1 Hamiltonian EvolutionII Lecture II: Black Holes and the Second Law of Complexity10 Preface11 The Black Hole-Quantum Circuit Correspondence11.1 Two Problems11.2 Circuits and Black Holes12 The Growth of Wormholes12.1 Properties of Growth12.2 Rindler Time and CV13 Exponential Time Breakdown of GR13.1 C=V14 Precursors14.1 The Epidemic Model14.2 Lyapunov and Rindler15 Precursors and Black Holes15.1 Instability of White Holes16 Complexity and Firewalls16.1 Firewalls are Fragile16.2 What Happens After Exponential Time?16.3 The Fragility of Complexity Equilibrium17 Do Typical States have Firewalls?17.1 AdS Black Holes17.2 Evaporating Black HolesLecture III: The Thermodynamics of Complexity18 Preface19 Negentropy20 Uncomplexity20.1 The Auxiliary System20.2 Combining Auxiliary Systems21 Uncomplexity as a Resource22 The Power of One Clean Qubit22.1 The Protocol22.2 Expending Uncomplexity and Negentropy23 Spacetime and Uncomplexity23.1 CA23.2 Geometric Interpretation of UncomplexityConclusion
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG The History of Modern Astronomy in Japan
Book SynopsisThis book considers the history of modern astronomy and astrophysics in Japan by comparing with the development of astrophysics in western countries. Astrophysics essentially arose in three separate fields: astronomical spectroscopy, stellar structure, and survey of celestial objects.This book introduces readers to the state of astronomy back to the Tokugawa era (18th – 19th centuries), when the chief task of astronomers was limited to the calendar making. With the so-called Meiji revolution (1868), the situation drastically changed. The Meiji Government promoted the modernization of Japan by hiring numbers of foreign instructors in political, social, and cultural affairs, including Construction of Observatory and University. Then the foreign studies of Japanese researchers lasted for many years. After the Second World War, Japan experienced great social and economical growth allowing the constructions of large optical, radio, and space instruments. With this background astrophysics progressed and eventually flourished. The book ends by highlighting Japanese contributions to international collaboration up to the early 21st century.Readers of this book will understand how astrophysics has grown into one of the major sciences in Japan, and how the works of individual astronomers are contributing to the global advancement of knowledge of the universe.Trade Review“I cannot but help admiring his enthusiasm and efforts in writing this book. As one of the author’s compatriots, I welcome the publication of this book and encourage overseas astronomical historians and scientists to read it in order to correctly understand the modern history of astronomy in Japan.” (Tsuko Nakamura, Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, 24 (4), 2021)“The book abounds with portraits of nearly forty Japanese gentlemen, with detail of their education and careers, together with clear, well-illustrated, well-referenced, concise summaries of their astronomical achievements. … I was generally impressed. After a slow start in the 19th Century, we read an intriguing story of just what an industrious and hard-working nation can achieve.” (David W. Hughes, The Observatory, Vol. 141 (1285), December, 2021)Table of ContentsPreface.- Chapter 1. Astronomy in Tokugawa period.- Chapter 2. Astronomy from Meiji to Taisho period 1868 – 1926.- Chapter 3. Astronomy in Early Showa. I. Tokyo 1926 – 1945.- Chapter 4. Astronomy in Early Showa. II. Kyoto 1926 – 1945.- Chapter 5. Astronomy in Early Showa. III. Sendai 1926 – 1945.- Chapter 6. Postwar development of Astrophysics 1946 – 2000 (Part I. Instrumentation).- Chapter 7. Postwar development of astrophysics 1946 – 2000 (Part II. Astrophysics).- Chapter 8. Education and Popularization of Astronomy 1946 – 2010.- Index.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Solar Energetic Particles: A Modern Primer on Understanding Sources, Acceleration and Propagation
Book SynopsisThis open access book serves as a concise primer introducing the non-specialist reader to the physics of solar energetic particles (SEP). It systematically reviews the evidence for the two main mechanisms which lead to the so-called impulsive and gradual SEP events. This second edition contains two completely new chapters discussing element abundances and shock waves, reflecting new theoretical, modeling, and observational results. Existing chapters have been substantially expanded or updated with additions placed in a broader context.More specifically, the author discusses the timing of the onsets of SEPs, their longitude distributions, their high-energy spectral shapes, their correlations with other solar phenomena, as well as the all-important elemental and isotopic abundances. The book relates impulsive SEP events to magnetic reconnection in solar flares and jets. The concept of shock acceleration by scattering on self-amplified Alfvén waves is introduced, as is the evidence of reacceleration of impulsive-SEP material in the seed population accessed by the shocks in gradual events. The text then develops processes of transport of ions out to an observer. Finally, a technique to determine the source plasma temperature in both impulsive and gradual events is demonstrated.The author also mentions the role of SEP events as a radiation hazard in space and briefly discusses the nature of the main particle telescope designs that have contributed to most of the SEP measurements.Trade Review“Donald V. Reames presents a clear contemporary account of observational and theoretical studies of the principal families of solar energetic particles (SEPs) … . A delightful sense that this lively presentation is drawn from Reames’ decades of experimental investigations of SEPs pervades the book. … This excellent primer by Reames is a thorough account of SEP events with parallel discussions of the solar wind. It deserves to be read by stellar astronomers.” (David L. Lambert, The Observatory, Vol. 142 (1287), April, 2022)Table of Contents
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Stratospheric Balloons: Science and Commerce at
Book SynopsisStratospheric balloons are powerful tools used to study the Earth and its atmosphere, as well as the greater cosmos beyond. This book describes the science and technology behind modern stratospheric ballooning, along with the surprising ways it has impacted our daily lives.The book takes you through every step of the process, starting with an in-depth introduction to basic balloon types and their uses before delving into balloon construction and mission planning. Along the way, you will learn about the novel technologies that have radically changed these balloons and their ability to launch, control and navigate them over specific ground targets. Next follows an exploration of their incredible applications, including research in atmospheric science, cosmology and astronomy, earth studies, meteorology, and aerobiology, and also commercial capabilities such as Internet networks and high-altitude tourism.The community of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs involved in stratospheric ballooning is only ever growing. This book shows you how these national and international efforts have truly soared in recent years, and it will be an enjoyable read for anybody interested in learning more about how science and commerce are conducted in the stratosphere, at the edge of space.Table of ContentsNote: The final Contents will only go to two digits; the three digits shown only serve to help the editor and I keep track of the text. Not all areas have been researched down to three digits. Frontispiece Dedication Acknowledgments Preface 1 Introduction 2 Stratospheric Balloon Descriptions 2.1 Types 2.2 Zero Pressure Balloons 2.2.1 Ultra High Altitude Balloons 2.3 Super Pressure Balloons 2.3.1 Program Goals 2.3.2 The Balloon 2.3.3 Size and Shape 2.3.4 Test Flights 2.3.5 The Future 2.4 Long and Ultra Long Duration Balloons 2.4.1 Long Duration Balloons 2.4.2 Ultra Long Duration Balloons 2.5 Commercial Stratospheric Balloons 2.5.1 Loon 2.5.2 World View 2.5.3 Space Perspective 2.5.4 Raven Aerostar 2.5.5 Near Space 2.5.6 International Corporations and Others 3 Balloon Elements 3.1 Balloon Envelopes 3.1.1 Schjeldahl/Winzen 3.1.2 Raven Aerostar 3.1.3 World View 3.1.4 Near Space 3.1.5 Other Balloon Envelopes 3.1.6 Ultra Thin Films 3.2 Parachutes 3.2.1 The Basic Design 3.2.2 Raven Aerostar 3.2.3 World View 3.2.4 Other Manufacturers 3.3 Instrument Carriers/Gondolas 3.3.1 CSBF 3.3.2 Sage Cheshire Aerospace 3.3.3 Space Perspective 3.4 Support Equipment 3.4.1 Ground 3.4.2 Flight 3.5 Technology Examples 3.5.1 Trajectory Control 3.5.2 Other Trajectory Control 3.5.3 Future Technology Needs 4 Mission Drivers and Operations 4.1 Drivers 4.1.1 Pre-Mission 4.1.2 Requirements and Constraints 4.1.3 Range and Safety 4.1.4 Overflight Planning 4.1.5 Weather Forecasts 4.2 Mission Operations 4.2.1 Real-Time Planning and Coordination 4.2.2 Flight Safety 4.2.3 Real-Time Weather and Winds 4.2.4 Command & Control 4.2.5 Recovery Operations 4.2.6 Post Flight Analysis 5 Commercial Corporations and Applications 5.1 Loon 5.1.1 Historical Timeline 5.1.2 Equipment 5.1.3 Software 5.1.4 Collaboration 5.2 World View Enterprises 5.2.1 Stratollites 5.2.2 Stratocraft 5.2.3 Pointing Control 5.2.4 Ballast and Attitude Control 5.3 Space Perspective 5.4 Raven Aerostar 5.4.1 Flight Services 5.4.2 Field Support 5.4.3 Training Program 5.4.4 Flight Systems 5.4.5 Airships 5.4.6 Parachutes 5.4.7 Tracking 5.5 Near Space Corporation 5.5.1 Flight Operations 5.5.2 Manufacturing 5.6 Stratobus 5.7 Zero to Infinity 5.7.1 Boostar 5.8 ISTAR 5.8.1 Long Duration Balloon 5.8.2 Circumpolar Flight 5.8.3 Antarctic Flight 5.9 HASP 5.9.1 Purpose 6 Launch Sites 6.1 U.S. 6.2 International 7 Scientific Flight Types 7.1 Atmosphere 7.1.1 Earth Radiation Budget 7.1.2 Aeronomy 7.1.3 Aerobiology 7.1.4 Polar Mesospheric Clouds (PMCs) 7.2 Earth Studies 7.3 Solar, Astronomy and Cosmology 7.3.1 BOOMERANG 7.3.2 superTIGER 7.4 Instrument and Technology Development 7.4.1 BOBCAT 7.4.2 7.5 Recent and Future Flights 7.5.1 2017-2020 Flights 7.5.2 COSI 7.5.3 GUSTO 7.5.4 ASTHROS 8 Accomplishments 8.1 Scientific Discovery Examples 8.1.1 Earth and Atmosphere 8.1.2 Cosmology 8.2 Commercial Successes 8.2.1Internet Service 8.2.2 Sensors 8.2.3 Ground Support Equipment (auto launchers) 8.3 Country Accomplishments 9 The Balloon World 9.1 Scientific Organizations 9.1.1 Wallops Flight Facility 9.1.2 Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility 9.1.3 Support Contractors 9.1.4 National Science Foundation 9.1.5 National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration 9.1.6 JPL 9.1.7 NMSU 9.2 University Scientists and Students 9.2.1 High Altitude Student Platform (HASP) 9.2.2 Scientists Flight Examples 9.3 International Organizations and Countries 9.3.1 Canadian Space Agency 9.3.2 CNES 9.3.3 Japanese Space Agency 9.3.4 European Union 9.3.5 ESA/Sweden/Germany 9.3.6 Thales Alenia/Hispasat/Leonardo 9.3.7 The Netherlands 9.3.8 India 9.3.9 Brazil 9.3.10 Australia 9.4 Military and Security 9.4.1 Air Force 9.4.2 Space Data 9.4.3 Security and Utilities 10 Educating the Next Generation 10.1 Funding Sources 10.1.1 NASA 10.1.2 NSF 10.1.3 Battelle 10.2 Examples of Balloon Education Programs 10.2 1University of Wyoming LIFT 10.2.2 Sisters High School RISE 10.2.3 University of Nebraska Omaha 10.2.4 EOSS/University of Colorado 10.2.5 New Mexico State University 10.3 Examples of Corporate Educational Programs 10.3.1 Raven Aerospace 10.3.2 StratoStar 10.4 Youthful Entrepreneurs 11 Conclusions Appendices (Potential as time and space permits) Appendix 1 A Brief History of the NSBF/CSBF Appendix 2 Scientists and Engineers Appendix 3 Network and Internet Communications Appendix 4 Short Stories Appendix 5 Quotes Appendix 6 Planetary Balloons References, Internet Links and Videos Glossary and Terminology About the Author Index
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Introduction to Gravitational Lensing: With Python Examples
Book SynopsisThis book introduces the phenomenology of gravitational lensing in an accessible manner and provides a thorough discussion of the related astrophysical applications. It is intended for advanced undergraduates and graduate students who want to start working in this rapidly evolving field. This includes also senior researchers who are interested in ongoing or future surveys and missions such as DES, Euclid, WFIRST, LSST. The reader is guided through many fascinating topics related to gravitational lensing like the structure of our galaxy, the searching for exoplanets, the investigation of dark matter in galaxies and galaxy clusters, and several aspects of cosmology, including dark energy and the cosmic microwave background. The author, who has gained valuable experience as academic teacher, guides the readers towards the comprehension of the theory of gravitational lensing and related observational techniques by using simple codes written in python. This approach, beyond facilitating the understanding of gravitational lensing, is preparatory for learning the python programming language which is gaining large popularity both in academia and in the private sector.Table of ContentsPART I: Generalities1. Light deflection1.1. Deflection of a light corpuscle1.2. Deflection of light according to General Relativity1.3. Deflection by an ensable of point masses1.4. Deflection by an extended mass distribution1.5. Light propagation through an inhomogeneous universe1.6. Python examples2. The general lens2.1. Lens equation2.2. Lensing potential2.3. First order lens mapping2.4 Magnification2.5 Lensing to the second order2.6 Time delay surface2.7 Python examplesPART II: Applications of gravitational lensing1. Microlensing1.1 The point mass lens1.2 Standard microlensing light curve1.3 Microlensing parallax1.4 Optical depth and event rate1.5 Astrometric microlensing1.6 Multiple point lenses1.7 Planetary microlensing1.8 Python examples2. Strong lensing by galaxies and galaxy clusters2.1 Axially symmetric lenses2.2 Power-law lens2.3 Softened lenses2.4 Elliptical lenses2.5 Substructures2.6 External shear2.7 Parametric lens modeling2.8 Non-parametric lens modeling2.9 Searches for strong lenses2.10 Cosmic telescopes2.11 Strong lensing cosmography2.12 Time-delay cosmology2.13 Python examples3. Weak lensing by virialized structures3.1 Shear measurements3.2 Tangential and cross component of the shear3.3 Lens mass measurements3.4 Two-dimensional mass mapping3.5 Mass-sheet degeneracy3.6 Python examples4. Weak lensing by the large-scale-structure4.1 Effective convergence4.2 Limber’s equation4.3 Shear correlation functions4.4 Shear in apertures and aperture mass4.5 E- and B-modes4.6 Python examples5. Lensing of the Cosmic Microwave Background5.1 Lensing of the CMB temperature5.2 Gravitational lensing of the CMB polarization5.3 Recovery of the gravitational potential5.4 Python examples
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De Gruyter Mondsüchtig: Das Wechselspiel der Gestirne in
Book SynopsisThe Moon has always been an object of immense fascination for humanity – and not just because of its prominence in the night sky. With its complex orbit, it is far closer to our planet than any other celestial body. Already in ancient Babylon, humans have studied the Moon and its relationship to the planets and constellations. Through incisive texts and illustrations using photos and computer simulations, this book explores the similarities and differences to other planets and their moons, the Moon’s interactions with the Sun and the Earth, and interesting historical associations. In addition to scientifically accurate texts, it contains numerous large-format photographs and graphics that vividly explain the complex phenomenon of the Moon. Richly illustrated, it is designed for anyone interested in astronomy.
£19.12
De Gruyter Moonstruck: The Interplay of Celestial Bodies in
Book SynopsisThe Moon has always been an object of immense fascination for humanity – and not just because of its prominence in the night sky. With its complex orbit, it is far closer to our planet than any other celestial body. Already in ancient Babylon, humans have studied the Moon and its relationship to the planets and constellations. Through incisive texts and illustrations using photos and computer simulations, this book explores the similarities and differences to other planets and their moons, the Moon’s interactions with the Sun and the Earth, and interesting historical associations. In addition to scientifically accurate texts, it contains numerous large-format photographs and graphics that vividly explain the complex phenomenon of the Moon. Richly illustrated, it is designed for anyone interested in astronomy.
£22.95
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 Radioastronomie: Grundlagen, Technik und
Book SynopsisDie Funktechnik ermöglicht die Ausweitung der astronomischen Beobachtungen über das Licht hinaus auf andere Frequenzbereiche. Dies führte zur Entdeckung zahlreicher kosmischer Radioquellen, deren physikalische Ursachen erläutert werden, ebenso die Funktionsweise eines Radioteleskops. Schon mit kleinen Radioteleskopen kann die Strahlung der Sonne und anderer Radioquellen sowie die 21-cm-Strahlung aus der Milchstraße beobachtet werden. Durch Interferometrie kann eine wesentlich höhere Auflösung als mit einzelnen Radioteleskopen erzielt werden. Dadurch kann die radioastronomische Forschung zu vielen aktuellen Fragen der Astronomie, Kosmologie und Physik beitragen.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Der neue Kosmos: Einführung in die Astronomie und
Book SynopsisDer neue Kosmos bietet in überschaubarem Umfang eine zusammenhängende Einführung in das Gesamtgebiet der Astronomie und Astrophysik. Der korrigierte und erweiterte Nachdruck trägt dem rasanten Fortschritt der astronomischen Forschung und Beobachtungsmöglichkeiten in den zwei Jahren seit dem ersten Erscheinen der 7. Auflage Rechnung. Die wichtigsten neuen Ergebnisse, vor allem bei unserem Planetensystem, bei der Neutrinostrahlung der Sonne, bei den fernsten Galaxien und Quasaren sowie bei der Entwicklung des Universums werden berücksichtigt.Trade Review"Wer einen allgemeinen, umfassenden, theoretisch tiefgehenden, aber dennoch für Naturwissenschaftler verständlichen Rundumschlag quer durch die gesamte Astrophysik sucht, kommt an diesem Buch nur schwerlich vorbei. Es behandelt alle Gebiete der Astronomie. [...] Dabei ist es überzeugend aktuell. [...] Dieses Buch steht vom Niveau her zwischen einem reinen Fachbuch und dem üblichen Einführungswerk für interessierte Laien. [...] Wer fundiertere Erläuterungen zur Energiegewinnung der Sterne, der Sternentwicklung oder auch zur Struktur unserer Milchstraße sucht und sich nicht mit den sonst üblichen ungenauen und unbegründeten Beschreibungen der populärwissenschaftlichen Literatur begnügen will, wird an diesem Buch große Freude haben." (Himmelsleiter, 13/1, 2003) "Mich persönlich hat Der Neue Kosmos vollends überzeugt. Es wird wohl Zeit, daß ich meine 3. Auflage, die mir gute Dienste geleistet hat, in den wohl verdienten Ruhestand schicke und mit den neuen Neuen Kosmos zulege." (SIRIUS, 23/1, 2003) "Es lohnt sich, nicht nur für Studierende der Astronomie und Astrophysik, sondern insbesondere auch für alle Astro-Amateure, sich mit dem Neuen Kosmos auseinanderzusetzen und auf den neuesten Stand zu bringen. Dieses prachtvoll ausgestattete Buch ist in jeder Auflage eine Pflicht-Lektüre und kann daher auch nicht nur empfohlen, sondern muss sogar fast schon ‘vorgeschrieben’ werden, wenn man punkto Astronomie und Astrophysik ‘dabei sein will’ und mitreden möchte." (ORION, 61/314, 2003) "Je nach Vorbildung wird dem Leser ein ungläubiges 'Was, das soll ich einmal alles wissen?' oder ein 'Schön, da ist ja alles drin!' in den Sinn kommen. Die Heidelberger Autoren stellen die Astronomie umfassend dar. [...] Astronomie-Studenten finden in dem Buch den idealen Begleiter zur Prüfungsvorbereitung. [...] Doch auch nach bestandener Prüfung ist Der neue Kosmos wegen seiner thematischen Breite und Vollständigkeit eigentlich ein Muss für alle, die beruflich mit Astronomie oder Astrophysik zu tun haben. Zu fast jeder Frage, deren Antwort man nachschlagen möchte, findet man eine Erklärung in diesem Buch. Die Textmenge, die man dann lesen muss, ist stets überschaubar. Sie reicht meistens genau aus, um zu entscheiden, ob man sich weiter informieren möchte – oder ob einem einfach die wenigen gelesenen Sätze genügen. Deshalb ist das beste Kompliment, das man dem Buch machen kann: Der neue Kosmos schafft den Spagat Lehrbuch und Nachschlagewerk in einem zu sein." (wissenschaft-online, 23.9.2003) "Der neue Kosmos sei allen Naturwissenschaftlern und anspruchsvollen Amateurastronomen für einen schnellen und umfassenden Überblick über den Stand der aktuellen Forschung empfohlen." (Astrokurier, 2002)"Ein fulminantes Standardwerk, das in seiner neuesten Auflage überzeugender ist denn je." (Neue Ruhr Zeitung, 2002) "Der neue Kosmos ist reich bebildert, aber er ist kein Bildband. Klare, schematische Zeichnungen überwiegen, und diese Sachlichkeit der Darstellung entspricht auch dem Anspruchsniveau des Textes. Der Leser wird – anders als in vielen populären Bücher – durchaus mit Mathematik und Physik konfrontiert, und man sollte schon die Grundlagen der Infinitesimalrechnung beherrschen, will man alle Gedankengänge quantitativ nachvollziehen. Ein umfangreicher Anhang mit Formeln, Konstanten, Einheiten, einem Sternbildverzeichnis, Aufgaben (ohne Lösungen), Literatur- und Sachverzeichnis ergänzt das sehr empfehlenswerte Buch." (Astronomie und Raumfahrt, 2002) "Seit mehr als 30 Jahren vermittelt dieses Standardwerk einen umfassenden Einblick in die Astronomie, Astrophysik und Weltraumforschung. Die aktuelle 7. Auflage schließt nahtlos an die vorherigen Auflagen an und berücksichtigt die neuesten Entwicklungen der Astronomie und Astrophysik der letzten Jahre." (Chemie Online, 2002)Table of Contents1. Einführung.- I. Klassische Astronomie und das Planetensystem.- 2. Klassische Astronomie.- 3. Physikalische Beschaffenheit der Körper im Planetensystem.- II. Strahlung, Instrumente und Beobachtungsverfahren.- 4. Strahlung und Materie.- 5. Astronomische und astrophysikalische Instrumente.- III. Sonne und Sterne: Astrophysik des einzelnen Sterns.- 6. Entfernungen und Zustandsgrößen der Sterne.- 7. Spektren und Atmosphären der Sterne.- 8. Aufbau und Entwicklung der Sterne.- IV. Sternsysteme. Kosmologie und Kosmogonie.- 9. Sternhaufen.- 10. Interstellare Materie und Sternentstehung.- 11. Aufbau und Dynamik des Milchstraßensystems.- 12. Galaxien und Galaxienhaufen.- 13.Kosmologie: Der Kosmos als Ganzes.- 14.Kosmogonie des Sonnensystems.- A.1 Verschiedene Einheiten, Internationales Einheitensystem und Gaußsches System.- A.2 Namen der Sternbilder.- Ausgewählte Probleme.- Literatur und Daten.- Quellennachweis.- Physikalische Fundamentalkonstanten (Hintere Einbandinnenseite).- Astronomische Konstanten und Einheiten (Hintere Einbandinnenseite).
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Das kosmologische Standardmodell: Grundlagen, Beobachtungen und Grenzen
Book SynopsisDas vorliegende Buch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über das kosmologische Standardmodell und seine empirische Evidenz: Von welchen Annahmen über den Kosmos und seine Entwicklung gehen wir aus? Wie erklärt die Inflation die Entstehung von Strukturen? Wie verhalten sich Dichtestörungen im Laufe der Zeit? Welche Erkenntnisse können wir aus Beobachtungen des kosmischen Mikrowellenhintergrunds und des Gravitationslinseneffekts ziehen?Neben den Grundlagen, der theoretischen Beschreibung und den Beobachtungen beleuchtet der Autor den aktuellen Stand der Forschung und bespricht offene Fragen der modernen Kosmologie. Damit erreicht das Buch dreierlei: Es schafft Verständnis für die Grundlagen des Modells, beschreibt die empirische Evidenz, die ihm seine Überzeugungskraft verleiht, und regt zum Weiterfragen an.Das Buch bietet sich für Bachelor- oder Masterstudierende der Physik als modernes und verständlich geschriebenes Lehrbuch an. Die Kapitel beginnen mit grundlegenden Fragen zum jeweiligen Thema, wichtige Formeln und Aussagen sind als solche hervorgehoben, kleine Zwischenfragen regen zum aktiven Mitdenken an und Hinweise warnen den Leser vor häufigen Fehlkonzepten oder Verständnisproblemen. Vertiefungsboxen ermöglichen einen Blick über den kanonischen Vorlesungsstoff hinaus und in zahlreichen Beispielen werden physikalische Größen berechnet oder abgeschätzt. Die Lektüre hilft Leserinnen und Lesern dabei, eigene Fragen über unser physikalisches Verständnis des Kosmos zu stellen und Antworten zu finden.Aus dem Inhalt Homogene, isotrope Weltmodelle Alter und Ausdehnung der Welt Thermische Entwicklung Inflation und Dunkle Energie Strukturen im Universum Der kosmische Mikrowellenhintergrund Halos und ihre Massenfunktion Gravitationslinsen Galaxienhaufen, Galaxien und Gas Der AutorMatthias Bartelmann ist seit 2003 Professor für theoretische Astrophysik an der Universität Heidelberg. Für seine Vorlesungen zu verschiedenen Gebieten der theoretischen Physik und Astrophysik erhielt er 2008 und 2016 den Lehrpreis seiner Fakultät. Dieses Buch ist aus seinen Lehrveranstaltungen zur Kosmologie entstanden.Trade Review“... ein modernes deutschsprachiges Lehrbuch ... Das Buch ist übersichtlich gestaltet und gibt Hinweise für eigene Rechnungen und weitere Nachforschungen. Die Bilder und Grafiken illustrieren den Text ausgezeichnet. ... Das Standardmodell hat offene Ränder und die kosmologische Forschung viele offene Fragen. Dieses Buch macht das klar und regt neue Fragen an. Ich kann die Lektüre allen angehenden Kosmolog*innen warmstens empfehlen.” (Prof. Dr. Dominik Schwarz, in: Physik Journal, Jg. 19, Heft 5, 2020)Table of ContentsVorbemerkungen: Größen und Einheiten.- 1 Homogene, isotrope Weltmodelle.- 2 Alter und Ausdehnung der Welt.- 3 Thermische Entwicklung.- 4 Inflation und Dunkle Energie.- 5 Strukturen im Universum.- 6 Der kosmische Mikrowellenhintergrund.- 7 Halos und ihre Massenfunktion.- 8 Gravitationslinsen.- 9 Galaxienhaufen, Galaxien und Gas.- Index.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Grundriß der Astronomie
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£35.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Physiologie des Geschmacks oder Betrachtungen
Book SynopsisDieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen für die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verfügung, die jeweils im historischen Kontext betrachtet werden müssen. Dieser Titel erschien in der Zeit vor 1945 und wird daher in seiner zeittypischen politisch-ideologischen Ausrichtung vom Verlag nicht beworben.Table of ContentsAphorismen.- Gespräch zwischen dem Verfasser und seinem Freund.- Vorrede des Verfassers.- Physiologie des Geschmacks. Erster Teil.- Physiologie des Geschmacks. Zweiter Teil.
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Planeta Publishing Mensajero de Las Estrellas
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Lannoo Publishers FUNdamental Mathematics: A voyage into the quirky
Book SynopsisMathematics does not have to be boring. On the contrary: it can be very funny. In this book David Eelbode takes you on a fascinating trip to the mathematical concept of space through personal anecdotes, sharp observations and absurd reasoning. To make the difficult parts more understandable he uses a proven concept: humour. The reader of this book will not only learn about mathematics but also about the enigmatic community of people who are working on and in this fascinating world. David Eelbode is able to capture our attention with original and intriguing metaphors.
£23.75
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Theoretical Foundations Of Cosmology:
Book SynopsisThe book's principal aim is to clarify fundamental concepts, decipher mathematical structures used to model space-time and relativistic worlds, and to disclose their physical meaning. After each chapter, philosophical implications of the presented material are commented upon.Both special and general theories of relativity are presented in the book with the stress on their global aspects. Although global mathematical methods are extensively used throughout the book, the definitions of new concepts, short comments and examples make reading smooth without the need to consult other textbooks or review papers.Table of ContentsManifold model of space-time; relativistic model of space-time; method of fibre bundles; the frame bundle and general relativity; the cosmological problem; geometry of the standard cosmological model; bibliographical essay; evolution of dynamical space-time theories.
£57.95
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd On The Way To Understanding The Time Phenomenon:
Book SynopsisTime is considered as an independent entity which cannot be reduced to the concept of matter, space or field. The point of discussion is the “time flow” conception of N A Kozyrev (1908-1983), an outstanding Russian astronomer and natural scientist. In addition to a review of the experimental studies of “the active properties of time”, by both Kozyrev and modern scientists, the reader will find different interpretations of Kozyrev's views and some developments of his ideas in the fields of geophysics, astrophysics, general relativity and theoretical mechanics.Table of ContentsThe Substantional Interpretation of N.A. Kozyrev's Time Concept (A P Levich); Foundations of N.A. Kozyrev's Causal Mechanics (L S Shichobalov); The Logics of Causal Mechanics: Observations, Theory, Experiment (S M Korotayev); A View Upon Causal Mechanics from the Standpoint of Orthodox Physics (B N Chigarev); The Problems of Experimental Foundation of Causal Mechanics (A G Parkhomov); Geophysical Effects of Causal Mechanics (M L Arushanov & S M Korotayev); Kozyrev's Axioms and Causal Analysis (M L Arushanov et al); A Relativistic Generalization of N.A. Kozyrev's Theory (L B Borisova); Kozyrev's Star and Lazarev's "Koltsar": Examples of Dynamical Dissipative Structures (V E Zhvirblis); What Can the Substantional Model of Time Give? (L S Shikhobalov).
£75.05
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Kelvin-helmholtz Instability In Solar Atmospheric
Book SynopsisThe book provides a comprehensive overview of the eruptive and wave phenomena in the solar atmosphere. One of the ongoing problems in solar physics is the heating of the solar corona. Currently there is a competition between two mechanisms in explaining the heating, i.e., dissipation of energy by waves and small scale frequent coronal magnetic reconnection. However, some studies indicate this may be a joint effect of these two possible mechanisms. Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability (KHI) of propagating magnetohydrodynamic modes in solar flowing structures plays an important role in the solar atmosphere. It can trigger the onset of wave turbulence leading to effective plasma heating and particle acceleration. KHI is a multifaceted phenomenon and the purpose of this book is to illuminate its (instability) manifestation in various solar jets like spicules, dark mottles, surges, macrospicules, Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) and X-ray jets, as well as rotating, tornado-like, jets, solar wind, and coronal mass ejections.The modeling of KHI is performed in the framework of ideal magnetohydrodynamics. The book consists of 12 chapters and is intended primarily for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as early career researchers.Table of ContentsPreface; The Sun: General Introduction; Solar Jets: Origin, Classification and Basic Physical Parameters; Magnetohydrodynamic Waves and Instabilities; Normal Magnetohydrodynamic Modes in Solar Jets; Kelvin–Helmholtz Instability in Solar Spicules; Kelvin–Helmholtz Instability in Solar Photospheric Twisted Flux Tubes; Kelvin–Helmholtz Instability in Solar Surges and Dark Mottles; Kelvin–Helmholtz Instability in EUV Solar Jets; Kelvin–Helmholtz Instability in X-ray Solar Jets; Kelvin–Helmholtz Instability in Rotating Solar Jets; Kelvin–Helmholtz Instability in Coronal Mass Ejections; Summary and Outlook; Bibliography; Index;
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Mind The Gap: The Labyrinthine Story Of Planetary
Book SynopsisThis book is concerned with two tightly knit topics — those of mathematics and astronomy. Its focus is primarily concerned with planetary astronomy, and specifically the history of accounting for the spacing of planetary orbits. The story begins with the ancient Greek philosophers and continues to the modern era and the new data being gleaned from the study of exoplanetary systems. Throughout the text, the manner in which mathematical theory has been used to decipher, and impose order upon the solar system, will be examined. Attention and discussion will be directed towards the so-called Titius-Bode rule, a long-standing ordering principle, that in fact it has no physical underpinning or explanation.The story presented will look at how humanity has learned about the workings of the solar system, and it will look at the philosophical problems that arise when mathematical exposition leads observation. Furthermore, the fundamental role of mathematics in the development of physical theory is examined, and it is argued that there are some gaps in our knowledge of the solar system (and the universe) that mathematics and physical theory will never successfully bridge. The text will present material at the informed-amateur scientist, university undergraduate student level.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Mind The Gap: The Labyrinthine Story Of Planetary
Book SynopsisThis book is concerned with two tightly knit topics — those of mathematics and astronomy. Its focus is primarily concerned with planetary astronomy, and specifically the history of accounting for the spacing of planetary orbits. The story begins with the ancient Greek philosophers and continues to the modern era and the new data being gleaned from the study of exoplanetary systems. Throughout the text, the manner in which mathematical theory has been used to decipher, and impose order upon the solar system, will be examined. Attention and discussion will be directed towards the so-called Titius-Bode rule, a long-standing ordering principle, that in fact it has no physical underpinning or explanation.The story presented will look at how humanity has learned about the workings of the solar system, and it will look at the philosophical problems that arise when mathematical exposition leads observation. Furthermore, the fundamental role of mathematics in the development of physical theory is examined, and it is argued that there are some gaps in our knowledge of the solar system (and the universe) that mathematics and physical theory will never successfully bridge. The text will present material at the informed-amateur scientist, university undergraduate student level.
£42.75
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Superfluid Universe, A
Book SynopsisThis interesting book provides the physical and mathematical background for a theory describing the universe as a quantum superfluid, and how dark energy and dark matter arise. Presenting a novel theory spanning many different fields in physics, the key concepts in each field are introduced.The reader is only expected to know the rudiments of condensed matter physics, quantum field theory and general relativity to explore this fascinating new model of dark matter and dark energy as facets of a cosmic superfluid.
£42.75
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Brief History Of Astronomy And Astrophysics, A
Book Synopsis'Our developing appreciation of the Universe is a triumph of the intelligence, ingenuity and sheer hard work of the many scientists involved in this story. This book gives a clear picture of how this fascinating story has evolved over the last 500 years albeit which many scientifically literature readers will enjoy.'Contemporary PhysicsThis book traces out the unfolding history of important discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics, and anchors our present understanding of the Universe within the findings and personalities of accomplished astronomers. They have used telescopes and instruments to extend our vision to places that cannot be seen with the unaided eye, discovered a host of unanticipated objects, found out how various parts of the night sky are related, and discovered that the Universe is larger, more complex, and older than has been previously thought. This comprehensive historical approach to the present state of astronomy is a unique aspect of the book.
£42.75
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd From Ordered To Chaotic Motion In Celestial
Book SynopsisThis book provides a brief introduction to some basic but important problems in celestial mechanics, and particularly in the few-body problem, such as the permissible and forbidden region of motion, the evolution of moment of inertia of a system, and the orbital stability of asteroids in the solar system. All these are based on some main results in the authors' research works, which are related to the qualitative method of celestial mechanics and nonlinear dynamics. Some of these works are interdisciplinary, involving celestial mechanics, nonlinear dynamics and other disciplines. The book covers a variety of topics for dynamics in the solar system, including the comets, asteroids, planetary rings, Trojan asteroids, etc.As a senior scientist, Professor Sun shares his research experiences in this book. Readers may find plenty of information both about the theoretical and numerical analyses in celestial mechanics, and about the applications of theories and methods to dynamical problems in astronomy.Table of ContentsQualitative Analyses on Motion in Three-body System: Equation of Motion and Invariant; Condition of Permissible Motion; Variations of Configuration and Position; Hill Region in Three-body Problem; Evolution of Inertia Momentum in N-body Problem; Motion of Isolated Body in Three-body Problem; Hill Stability in Hierarchical Triple System; Sitnikov Motion and its Generalization; Central Configuration of 4-body Problem; Central Configuration of N-body Problem with General Attraction and the Homographic Solutions; Motion of Small Bodies in the Planetary System: Restricted 3-body Problem; Lagrange and Euler Solutions and Their Stabilities; Elliptic Restricted Three-body Problem; Structure of Phase Space Near Lagrange Solutions; Mapping Method in Hamiltonian System; Shepherding of Uranian Ring; Stability of Asteroid Orbits in Resonances; Formation of Kuiper Belt; Effect of Resonance in Kuiper Belt; Stochastic Effects in Kuiper Belt; Dynamics of Neptune Trojans; Apsidal and Nodal Resonance; Aspidal Corotation in Resonance; Chaotic Motion and Orbit Diffusion: Conservative System; Ordered and Chaotic Motion; Poincare Section; Chaotic Motion of Stars; Chaotic Behavior in Comet Motion; Diffusion in Comet Motion; Transfer of Comet Orbit; Chaotic Region of Encounter-type Orbit; KS Entropy of Area-preserving Mapping; Invariant Tori in Volume-preserving Mapping; Perturbed Extension of Area-preserving Mapping (I, II, III); KS Entropy of Volume-preserving Mapping; Attractor in Three-dimensional Mapping; Diffusion in Four-dimensional Mapping; Diffusion in Symplectic Mapping; Global Applicability of Symplectic Integrator; Stickiness Effect and Hyperbolic Structure; Stickiness Effect in Three-dimensional Mapping;
£115.20
EPB Publishers Pte Ltd Creation Of The Universe
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