Astrophysical Techniques 2nd Edition

Author : C.R. Kitchin
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466511170

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Astrophysical Techniques, Sixth Edition by C.R. Kitchin Pdf

Long used in undergraduate and introductory graduate courses, Astrophysical Techniques, Sixth Edition provides a comprehensive account of the instruments, detectors, and techniques employed in astronomy and astrophysics. Emphasizing the underlying unity of all astronomical observations, this popular text provides a coherent state-of-the-art account of the instruments and techniques used in current astronomy and astrophysics. As in earlier editions, the author aims to reduce the trend towards fragmentation of astronomical studies. The underlying unity of all of astronomical observation is emphasized by the layout of the book: the pattern of detection → imaging → ancillary techniques has been adopted so that one stage of an observation is encountered together with the similar stages required for all other information carriers. The book is written in a very accessible manner, and most of the mathematics is accessible to those who have attended a mathematics course in their final years at school. Nevertheless, the treatment of the topics in general is at a sufficiently high level to be of use to those professionals seeking technical information in areas of astronomy with which they might not be completely familiar.

Author : Christopher R. Kitchin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Astronomical instruments
ISBN : 0429065906

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Astrophysical Techniques by Christopher R. Kitchin Pdf

Author : C.R. Kitchin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439878118

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Astrophysical Techniques, Fifth Edition by C.R. Kitchin Pdf

Emphasizing the underlying unity of all astronomical observations, Astrophysical Techniques, Fifth Edition provides a coherent state-of-the-art account ofthe instruments and techniques used in current astronomy and astrophysics. The fifth edition of this well-respected text includes many new instruments and techniques while removing some that have long been unused by both professional and amateur astronomers. New to the Fifth Edition Brief discussion on the invention and development of the telescope New section that describes the attempts to detect dark matter and dark energy Extended and updated discussions on computer, Internet, and spacecraft-based observations and research By covering the instruments, techniques, theory, and data processing of astrophysics in sufficient depth, this text forms a thorough grounding for beginners and is a handy reference for more advanced students and professionals.

Author : C.R. Kitchin
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466511156

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Astrophysical Techniques, Sixth Edition by C.R. Kitchin Pdf

Long used in undergraduate and introductory graduate courses, Astrophysical Techniques, Sixth Edition provides a comprehensive account of the instruments, detectors, and techniques employed in astronomy and astrophysics. Emphasizing the underlying unity of all astronomical observations, this popular text provides a coherent state-of-the-art account of the instruments and techniques used in current astronomy and astrophysics. As in earlier editions, the author aims to reduce the trend towards fragmentation of astronomical studies. The underlying unity of all of astronomical observation is emphasized by the layout of the book: the pattern of detection → imaging → ancillary techniques has been adopted so that one stage of an observation is encountered together with the similar stages required for all other information carriers. The book is written in a very accessible manner, and most of the mathematics is accessible to those who have attended a mathematics course in their final years at school. Nevertheless, the treatment of the topics in general is at a sufficiently high level to be of use to those professionals seeking technical information in areas of astronomy with which they might not be completely familiar.

Author : Rosa Poggiani
Publisher : Springer
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319447292

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High Energy Astrophysical Techniques by Rosa Poggiani Pdf

This textbook presents ultraviolet and X-ray astronomy, gamma-ray astronomy, cosmic ray astronomy, neutrino astronomy, and gravitational wave astronomy as distinct research areas, focusing on the astrophysics targets and the requirements with respect to instrumentation and observation methods. The purpose of the book is to bridge the gap between the reference books and the specialized literature. For each type of astronomy, the discussion proceeds from the orders of magnitude for observable quantities. The physical principles of photon and particle detectors are then addressed, and the specific telescopes and combinations of detectors, presented. Finally the instruments and their limits are discussed with a view to assisting readers in the planning and execution of observations. Astronomical observations with high-energy photons and particles represent the newest additions to multimessenger astronomy and this book will be of value to all with an interest in the field.

Author : Ronald N. Bracewell
Publisher : Springer
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662395127

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Radio Astronomy Techniques by Ronald N. Bracewell Pdf

Author : Edmund C. Sutton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139504928

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Observational Astronomy by Edmund C. Sutton Pdf

Astronomy is fundamentally an observational science and as such it is important for astronomers and astrophysicists to understand how their data are collected and analyzed. This book is a comprehensive review of current observational techniques and instruments. Featuring instruments such as Spitzer, Herschel, Fermi, ALMA, Super-Kamiokande, SNO, IceCube, the Auger Observatory, LIGO and LISA, the book discusses the capabilities and limitations of different types of instruments. It explores the sources and types of noise and provides statistical tools necessary for interpreting observational data. Due to the increasingly important role of statistical analysis, the techniques of Bayesian analysis are discussed, along with sampling techniques and model comparison. With topics ranging from fundamental subjects such as optics, photometry and spectroscopy, to neutrinos, cosmic rays and gravitational waves, this book is essential for graduate students in astronomy and physics. Electronic and colour versions of selected figures are available online at www. cambridge.org/9781107010468.

Author : C.R. Kitchin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0750309466

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Astrophysical Techniques, Fourth Edition by C.R. Kitchin Pdf

Providing a comprehensive and clear account of the instruments and techniques used in modern astronomy and astrophysics, the fourth edition of Astrophysical Techniques continues to offer information on all astronomical observations. Retaining the aims of earlier editions, the author unifies the concepts through lucid language and cohesive organization of the book. Revised and updated, this book encompasses an ever-diverging array of observational techniques using the detection-imaging-ancillary instruments pattern. The first several sections emphasize the detection of radiation or other information carrier as well as the instruments and techniques used to facilitate and optimize that detection. Later chapters discuss photometers and spectroscopes in detail while also examining the techniques of astrometry, polarimetry, and magnetometry. New to the Fourth Edition: Many instruments and techniques included for the first time A section that supplies Web sites and online resources Elimination of archaic topics, providing the most up-to-date information available Astrophysical Techniques, Fourth Edition maintains comprehensive coverage of the instruments and techniques used in current astronomy and astrophysics, making it a superb reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students in astronomy, amateur astronomers, and professional astronomers.

Author : Christopher R. Kitchin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1991-10
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015029987537

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Astrophysical Techniques, 2nd Edition by Christopher R. Kitchin Pdf

Astrophysical Techniques provides a comprehensive and clearly understandable account of the instruments and techniques used in astronomy and astrophysics. Drawing together an ever-diverging array of observational techniques, using the common thread of a detection-imaging-ancillary instruments pattern, Dr Kitchin has provided us with a unified view of astrophysical investigation. The author's fully illustrated text starts from first principles and explains each method up to the point at which you can begin practical work with the equipment and even start designing it. Exercises with answers are used to reinforce the ideas presented in each chapter. There is also an extensive bibliography to enable further study and appendices of tables of astrophysical data provide an excellent reference source. Science undergraduates taking an astronomy option will find Astrophysical Techniques an essential study aid. Amateur astronomers of any level will find this book to be of immense value to research. Professional astronomers should use this book as a source of information on areas unfamiliar to them. This revised and updated edition of Dr Kitchin's authoritative book contains a large amount of new material keeping the student of astronomy totally informed. It is an essential guide to all the astrophysical methods and techniques.

Author : Dan Maoz
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691164793

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Astrophysics in a Nutshell by Dan Maoz Pdf

The ideal one-semester astrophysics introduction for science undergraduates—now expanded and fully updated Winner of the American Astronomical Society's Chambliss Award, Astrophysics in a Nutshell has become the text of choice in astrophysics courses for science majors at top universities in North America and beyond. In this expanded and fully updated second edition, the book gets even better, with a new chapter on extrasolar planets; a greatly expanded chapter on the interstellar medium; fully updated facts and figures on all subjects, from the observed properties of white dwarfs to the latest results from precision cosmology; and additional instructive problem sets. Throughout, the text features the same focused, concise style and emphasis on physics intuition that have made the book a favorite of students and teachers. Written by Dan Maoz, a leading active researcher, and designed for advanced undergraduate science majors, Astrophysics in a Nutshell is a brief but thorough introduction to the observational data and theoretical concepts underlying modern astronomy. Generously illustrated, it covers the essentials of modern astrophysics, emphasizing the common physical principles that govern astronomical phenomena, and the interplay between theory and observation, while also introducing subjects at the forefront of modern research, including black holes, dark matter, dark energy, and gravitational lensing. In addition to serving as a course textbook, Astrophysics in a Nutshell is an ideal review for a qualifying exam and a handy reference for teachers and researchers. The most concise and current astrophysics textbook for science majors—now expanded and fully updated with the latest research results Contains a broad and well-balanced selection of traditional and current topics Uses simple, short, and clear derivations of physical results Trains students in the essential skills of order-of-magnitude analysis Features a new chapter on extrasolar planets, including discovery techniques Includes new and expanded sections and problems on the physics of shocks, supernova remnants, cosmic-ray acceleration, white dwarf properties, baryon acoustic oscillations, and more Contains instructive problem sets at the end of each chapter Solutions manual (available only to professors)

Author : C. R. Kitchin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030742072

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Understanding Gravitational Waves by C. R. Kitchin Pdf

The birth of a completely new branch of observational astronomy is a rare and exciting occurrence. For a long time, our theories about gravitational waves—proposed by Albert Einstein and others more than a hundred years ago—could never be fully proven, since we lacked the proper technology to do it. That all changed when, on September 14, 2015, instruments at the LIGO Observatory detected gravitational waves for the first time. This book explores the nature of gravitational waves—what they are, where they come from, why they are so significant and why nobody could prove they existed before now. Written in plain language and interspersed with additional explanatory tutorials, it will appeal to lay readers, science enthusiasts, physical science students, amateur astronomers and to professional scientists and astronomers.

Author : Peter Bodenheimer,Gregory P. Laughlin,Tomasz Plewa,Harold W. Yorke,Michal Rozyczka
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1498725627

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Numerical Methods in Astrophysics by Peter Bodenheimer,Gregory P. Laughlin,Tomasz Plewa,Harold W. Yorke,Michal Rozyczka Pdf

Author : Ivan Zelinka,Massimo Brescia,Dalya Baron
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030658670

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Intelligent Astrophysics by Ivan Zelinka,Massimo Brescia,Dalya Baron Pdf

This present book discusses the application of the methods to astrophysical data from different perspectives. In this book, the reader will encounter interesting chapters that discuss data processing and pulsars, the complexity and information content of our universe, the use of tessellation in astronomy, characterization and classification of astronomical phenomena, identification of extragalactic objects, classification of pulsars and many other interesting chapters. The authors of these chapters are experts in their field and have been carefully selected to create this book so that the authors present to the community a representative publication that shows a unique fusion of artificial intelligence and astrophysics.

Author : D. Scott Birney,Guillermo Gonzalez,David Oesper
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-06-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521853705

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Observational Astronomy by D. Scott Birney,Guillermo Gonzalez,David Oesper Pdf

New and updated edition of advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook on observational astronomy.

Author : Edmund Charles Sutton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 1139189662

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Observational Astronomy by Edmund Charles Sutton Pdf

Astronomy is fundamentally an observational science and as such it is important for astronomers and astrophysicists to understand how their data are collected and analyzed. This book is a comprehensive review of current observational techniques and instruments. Featuring instruments such as Spitzer, Herschel, Fermi, ALMA, Super-Kamiokande, SNO, IceCube, the Auger Observatory, LIGO and LISA, the book discusses the capabilities and limitations of different types of instruments. It explores the sources and types of noise and provides statistical tools necessary for interpreting observational data. Due to the increasingly important role of statistical analysis, the techniques of Bayesian analysis are discussed, along with sampling techniques and model comparison. With topics ranging from fundamental subjects such as optics, photometry and spectroscopy, to neutrinos, cosmic rays and gravitational waves, this book is essential for graduate students in astronomy and physics. Electronic and colour versions of selected figures are available online at www. cambridge.org/9781107010468.