Hot Interstellar Matter In Elliptical Galaxies

Author : Dong-Woo Kim,Silvia Pellegrini
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461405801

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Hot Interstellar Matter in Elliptical Galaxies by Dong-Woo Kim,Silvia Pellegrini Pdf

Based on a number of new discoveries resulting from 10 years of Chandra and XMM-Newton observations and corresponding theoretical works, this is the first book to address significant progress in the research of the Hot Interstellar Matter in Elliptical Galaxies. A fundamental understanding of the physical properties of the hot ISM in elliptical galaxies is critical, because they are directly related to the formation and evolution of elliptical galaxies via star formation episodes, environmental effects such as stripping, infall, and mergers, and the growth of super-massive black holes. Thanks to the outstanding spatial resolution of Chandra and the large collecting area of XMM-Newton, various fine structures of the hot gas have been imaged in detail and key physical quantities have been accurately measured, allowing theoretical interpretations/predictions to be compared and tested against observational results. This book will bring all readers up-to-date on this essential field of research.

Author : Dong-Woo Kim,Silvia Pellegrini
Publisher : Springer
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 1461405815

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Hot Interstellar Matter in Elliptical Galaxies by Dong-Woo Kim,Silvia Pellegrini Pdf

Based on a number of new discoveries resulting from 10 years of Chandra and XMM-Newton observations and corresponding theoretical works, this is the first book to address significant progress in the research of the Hot Interstellar Matter in Elliptical Galaxies. A fundamental understanding of the physical properties of the hot ISM in elliptical galaxies is critical, because they are directly related to the formation and evolution of elliptical galaxies via star formation episodes, environmental effects such as stripping, infall, and mergers, and the growth of super-massive black holes. Thanks to the outstanding spatial resolution of Chandra and the large collecting area of XMM-Newton, various fine structures of the hot gas have been imaged in detail and key physical quantities have been accurately measured, allowing theoretical interpretations/predictions to be compared and tested against observational results. This book will bring all readers up-to-date on this essential field of research.

Author : Harley A. Thronson Jr.,J.M. Shull
Publisher : Springer
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400905955

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The Interstellar Medium in Galaxies by Harley A. Thronson Jr.,J.M. Shull Pdf

This book contains the proceedings of the sixth Eurographics Workshop on Vir tual Environments. The event took place from June 1 to June 2, 2000, in Am sterdam. We hope that readers will find these proceedings to be valuable, not only for virtual environment researchers, but also for practitioners developing or using virtual environment applications. We are glad to report that visibility of the workshop continues to expand and that virtual environment researchers and practitioners from allover the world are submitting papers. This year, 40 papers and case studies were submitted of which 20 were accepted. In addition, we are glad to see that the focus of the workshop is also expanding. We accepted 6 research papers on evaluation of virtual environments and there was a broad sampling of other topics. We would like to thank all those involved in organizing the symposium. In particular, thanks go to Mieke Brune who was in charge of the local organization. In addition, we want to thank the international program committee for their excellent, yet laborious, job in reviewing all submitted papers. The quality of the workshop is a reflection of the quality of the submitted papers and the quality of the reviewing process.

Author : Jose Franco,Federico Ferrini,G. TENORIO-TAGLE (Ed)
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1993-06-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521444128

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Star Formation, Galaxies and the Interstellar Medium by Jose Franco,Federico Ferrini,G. TENORIO-TAGLE (Ed) Pdf

The enormously powerful phenomena of starbursts are examined in this book. These spectacular star-forming events are seen on large scales in some galaxies, often triggered by galactic interactions. An intriguing implication of starburst research is that active galactic nuclei (AGN) may not be powered by accreting black holes. Instead theories are presented where compact powerhouses of dust-enshrouded star formation lie at the core of AGN, with supernovae exploding roughly once per year within massive nuclear concentrations of gas. This book collects articles from a timely international conference in Elba, Italy, in 1992; these comprise a thorough review of the most important developments in galactic-scale star formation since the starburst revolution of the late 1980s. This text will introduce graduate students to this exciting area and keep experts apace with rapid developments in it.

Author : Richard L. Bowers,Terry Deeming
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015017209944

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Astrophysics: Interstellar matter and galaxies by Richard L. Bowers,Terry Deeming Pdf

Physical Sciences

Author : J. Palous,B. W. Burton,P. O. Lindblad
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1992-07-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521419840

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Evolution of Interstellar Matter and Dynamics of Galaxies by J. Palous,B. W. Burton,P. O. Lindblad Pdf

Proceedings of the international workshop on the 'Evolution of Interstellar Matter and Dynamics of Galaxies'.

Author : Lodewijk Woltjer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Galaxies
ISBN : UCAL:B4128842

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The Distribution and Motion of Interstellar Matter in Galaxies by Lodewijk Woltjer Pdf

Author : A.C. Fabian
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400929531

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Cooling Flows in Clusters and Galaxies by A.C. Fabian Pdf

X-ray astronomers discovered the diffuse gas in clusters of galaxies about 20 years ago. It was later realized that the central gas density in some clusters, and in elliptical galaxies, is so high that radiative cooling is a significant energy loss. The cooling time of the gas decreases rapidly towards the centre of the cluster or galaxy and is less than a Hubble time within the innermost few hundred kiloparsecs. This results in a cooling flow in which the gas density rises in order to maintain pressure to support the weight of the overlying gas. The rate at which mass is deposited by the flow is inferred to be several hundreds of solar masses per year in some clusters. The fraction of clusters in which cooling flows are found may exceed 50 per cent. Small flows probably occur in most normal elliptical galaxies that are not in rich clusters. The implications of this simple phenomenon are profound, for we appear to be witnessing the ongoing formation of the central galaxy. In particular, since most of the gas is undetected once it cools below about 3 million K, it appears to form dark matter. There is no reason why it should be detectable with current techniques if each cooling proton only recombines once and the matter condenses into objects of low mass.

Author : Linda S. Sparke,John Sill Gallagher
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2000-08-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521597404

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Galaxies in the Universe by Linda S. Sparke,John Sill Gallagher Pdf

This textbook provides a comprehensive and lucid modern introduction to galaxies for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and physics. Basic astrophysics, multiwavelength observations and theoretical concepts are carefully combined to develop an integrated understanding. All the necessary background astronomy is included and mathematics has been kept to the minimum required to enable the student to quickly grasp the essence of a calculation, or the basis for a method. The clear and friendly style of the text, thorough coverage of fundamentals, extensive use of up-to-date observations, and helpful problems make this an ideal introduction to galaxies and thorough preparation for more advanced texts and the research literature.

Author : Giuseppina Fabbiano,John S. Gallagher,Alvio Renzini
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400905436

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Windows on Galaxies by Giuseppina Fabbiano,John S. Gallagher,Alvio Renzini Pdf

Along with the traditional optical window, many new windows have been opened on galaxies in the last two decades, made possible by new developments in groundbased detectors and by space missions that allow detection of photons that are otherwise absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere. Galaxies can now be observed in the radio, submillimeter, IR, optical, UV, X- and gamma-ray bands, each window allowing us to learn more about galactic components and properties. These developments have also imposed the view that a deeper understanding of even normal galaxies requires a panchromatic approach, making use of all of the data gathered from the different windows to synthesize a comprehensive physical image of these complex astronomical systems. Windows on Galaxies presents a comprehensive view of galaxies through all the available windows, bringing together both theoretical and experimental approaches in the form of a series of reviews reporting the most recent developments complemented by contributed talks and discussions. TEXT NO. 2 The sixth workshop of the Advanced School of Astronomy examined galaxies through all available wavelength windows. Over the last twenty years, new wavelength windows have been opened in astronomy which have created many new possibilities for the observation of the properties of galaxies. The outcome of the meeting clearly stated that the approach towards the studying of galaxies should be panchromatic. Each window, from radio to gamma-rays, shows different components, and a synthesis of this knowledge presents astronomers with a comprehensive physical image of these astronomical systems: star formation, evolution of galaxies, molecular contents, gas flows, interstellar matter and properties of galaxies in the several wavelength fields are discussed in this volume.

Author : David J. Hollenbach,Harley A. Thronson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : NASA:31769000469281

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The Interstellar Medium in External Galaxies by David J. Hollenbach,Harley A. Thronson Pdf

Author : Danielle M. Alloin,Knut A. G. Olsen,Gaspar Galaz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Cosmic dust
ISBN : UOM:39015050761322

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Stars, Gas, and Dust in Galaxies by Danielle M. Alloin,Knut A. G. Olsen,Gaspar Galaz Pdf

Author : Helmuth Kristen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Barred galaxies
ISBN : UCAL:B4520954

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Dynamics of the Interstellar Matter in Galaxies by Helmuth Kristen Pdf

Author : Immo Appenzeller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107015791

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Introduction to Astronomical Spectroscopy by Immo Appenzeller Pdf

Thoroughly illustrated and clearly written, this handbook offers graduate students and active researchers a practical guide to astronomical spectroscopy.

Author : Hans Böhringer,Gabriel W. Pratt,Alexis Finoguenov,Peter Schuecker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540734840

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Heating versus Cooling in Galaxies and Clusters of Galaxies by Hans Böhringer,Gabriel W. Pratt,Alexis Finoguenov,Peter Schuecker Pdf

This volume documents recent developments that have advanced our understanding of the heating and cooling mechanisms in galaxies and galaxy clusters. Chapters detail results from multi-wavelength observations and advances in numerical hydrodynamical simulations. An additional section covers new research findings on feedback and self-regulatory mechanisms during cosmic structure formation in general and in galaxy formation in particular.