Neutral Atom Astronomy

Author : Ke Chiang Hsieh,Eberhard Mobius
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813279216

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Neutral-atom Astronomy: Plasma Diagnostics From The Aurora To The Interstellar Medium by Ke Chiang Hsieh,Eberhard Mobius Pdf

Astronomy has been associated with the detection of electromagnetic waves or photons from within and beyond the solar system, ranging from Radio to Gamma-ray Astronomy. Particle Astrophysics, including Neutrino and Dark-Matter Astrophysics today, started with the discovery of cosmic rays in 1911. The Space Age expanded particle observations to in-situ studies of lower energy electrons and ions with a variety of charge states in space plasmas traversed by spacecraft. Remote observation of space plasmas became possible only after the discovery of energetic neutral atoms (ENAs) in space in 1950.This book is a primer for those who wish to learn more about the origins of ENAs, related detection techniques, and how ENA images and spectra can be used to study space plasmas beyond the reach of spacecraft. It tells a comprehensive story from the first encounters with ENAs in the Earth's magnetosphere to Neutral-Atom Astronomy of the edge of the heliosphere and the interstellar medium. This story includes how ion mass spectrographs evolved into ENA imagers, overcoming the technical challenges, how to extract information from ENA data, and a variety of diagnostic applications on the magnetosphere, interplanetary space, other solar-system objects, the heliospheric boundary, the local interstellar medium, and a glimpse into the future of Neutral-Atom Astronomy.The authors hope to inform and inspire readers to further enrich this field of study.

Author : Ke Chiang Hsieh,Eberhard Mobius
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Plasma (Ionized gases)
ISBN : 9813279206

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Neutral Atom Astronomy by Ke Chiang Hsieh,Eberhard Mobius Pdf

Astronomy has been associated with the detection of electromagnetic waves or photons from within and beyond the solar system, ranging from Radio to Gamma-ray Astronomy. Particle Astrophysics, including Neutrino and Dark-Matter Astrophysics today, started with the discovery of cosmic rays in 1911. The Space Age expanded particle observations to in-situ studies of lower energy electrons and ions with a variety of charge states in space plasmas traversed by spacecraft. Remote observation of space plasmas became possible only after the discovery of energetic neutral atoms (ENAs) in space in 1950.This book is a primer for those who wish to learn more about the origins of ENAs, related detection techniques, and how ENA images and spectra can be used to study space plasmas beyond the reach of spacecraft. It tells a comprehensive story from the first encounters with ENAs in the Earth's magnetosphere to Neutral-Atom Astronomy of the edge of the heliosphere and the interstellar medium. This story includes how ion mass spectrographs evolved into ENA imagers, overcoming the technical challenges, how to extract information from ENA data, and a variety of diagnostic applications on the magnetosphere, interplanetary space, other solar-system objects, the heliospheric boundary, the local interstellar medium, and a glimpse into the future of Neutral-Atom Astronomy.The authors hope to inform and inspire readers to further enrich this field of study.--

Author : Ke Chiang Hsieh,Eberhard Mobius
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9813279192

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Energetic Neutral Atoms in Space: a Diagnostic Tool for Space Plasmas by Ke Chiang Hsieh,Eberhard Mobius Pdf

Astronomy has been associated with the detection of electromagnetic waves or photons from within and beyond the solar system, ranging from Radio to Gamma-ray Astronomy. Particle Astrophysics, including Neutrino and Dark-Matter Astrophysics today, started with the discovery of cosmic rays in 1911. The Space Age expanded particle observations to in-situ studies of lower energy electrons and ions with a variety of charge states in space plasmas traversed by spacecraft. Remote observation of space plasmas became possible only after the discovery of energetic neutral atom (ENAs) in space in 1950.This book is a primer for those who wish to learn more about the origins of ENAs, related detection techniques, and how ENA images and spectra can be used to study space plasmas beyond the reach of spacecraft. It tells a comprehensive story from the first encounters with ENAs in the Earth's magnetosphere to Neutral-Atom Astronomy of the edge of the heliosphere and the interstellar medium. This story includes how ion mass spectrographs evolved into ENA imagers, overcoming the technical challenges, how to extract information from ENA data, and a variety of diagnostic applications on the magnetosphere, interplanetary space, other solar-system objects, the heliospheric boundary, the local interstellar medium, and a glimpse into the future of Neutral-Atom Astronomy.The authors hope to inform and inspire readers to further enrich this field of study.

Author : James L. Burch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401142335

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The Image Mission by James L. Burch Pdf

IMAGE (Imager for Magnetopause-to-Aurora Global Exploration) is the first NASA MIDEX mission and the first mission dedicated to imaging the Earth's magnetosphere. This volume offers detailed descriptions of the IMAGE instrumentation and of the image inversion techniques used to interpret the data. Also included are chapters on the IMAGE science objectives, the spacecraft design and capabilities, science and mission operations, and the processing and distribution of IMAGE's nonproprietary data products.

Author : Paul A. Blanchard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Astronomical spectroscopy
ISBN : UIUC:30112058579118

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Atoms in Astronomy by Paul A. Blanchard Pdf

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Author : Lawrence H. Aller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1991-08-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521310407

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Atoms, Stars, and Nebulae by Lawrence H. Aller Pdf

A semi-popular account of stars and gaseous nebulae, treating topics such as stellar evolution, the origin of elements, supernovae and cosmic rays.

Author : Don Lichtenberg
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789812771056

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The Universe and the Atom by Don Lichtenberg Pdf

1. Early ideas and the universe -- 2. The solar system and beyond -- 3. Newton's ideas about space and time -- 4. Early ideas of motion -- 5. Newton's Law of Motion -- 6. Newton's Theory of Gravity -- 7. Energy and momentum -- 8. Electricity and magnetism -- 9. Wave motion -- 10. Relativity -- 11. Atoms -- 12. Early days of Quantum Theory -- 13. Quantum mechanics -- 14. The elements -- 15. Nuclear physics -- 16. Elementary particles -- 17. The sun and the solar system -- 18. The Milky Way -- 19. The universe -- 20. Speculations.

Author : Lawrence Hugh Aller
Publisher : Cambridge, Mass : Harvard University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : UCAL:B4254557

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Atoms, Stars, and Nebulae by Lawrence Hugh Aller Pdf

Author : Vladimir S. Lebedev,Israel L. Beigman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642721755

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Physics of Highly Excited Atoms and Ions by Vladimir S. Lebedev,Israel L. Beigman Pdf

This monograph is devoted to the basic aspects of the physics of highly ex cited (Rydberg) states of atom's. After almost twenty years, this remains a hot topic of modern atomic physics. Such studies are important for many areas of physics and its applications including spectroscopy, astrophysics and radio astronomy, physics of electronic and atomic collisions, kinetics and di agnostics of gases, and low- and high-temperature plasmas. Physical phenom ena in radiative, collisional, and spectral-line broadening processes involving Rydberg atoms and ions are primarily determined by the peculiar properties and exotic features of highly excited states. The growth of interest and research activity in the physics of Rydberg the last two decades was stimulated by an extremely rapid de atoms over velopment of high-resolution laser spectroscopy, methods of selective excita tion and detection of highly excited states, atomic-beam techniques as well as radio astronomy. This has facilitated significant progress in the differ ent directions of the physics of highly excited atoms being of fundamental and practical importance. In particular, evident advances were achieved in studies of the structure and spectra of highly excited atoms, their behavior in static electric and magnetic fields, interactions with electromagnetic ra diation, spectral-line broadening and the shift of Rydberg series, collisions with electrons, ions, atoms, and molecules, etc. The principle objective of the present book is to reflect the most important physical approaches and efficient theoretical techniques in the modem physics of highly excited atoms and ions.

Author : Hale Bradt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521535514

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Astronomy Methods by Hale Bradt Pdf

Astronomy Methods is an introduction to the basic practical tools, methods and phenomena that underlie quantitative astronomy. Taking a technical approach, the author covers a rich diversity of topics across all branches of astronomy, from radio to gamma-ray wavelengths. Topics include the quantitative aspects of the electromagnetic spectrum, atmospheric and interstellar absorption, telescopes in all wavebands, interferometry, adaptive optics, the transport of radiation through matter to form spectral lines, and neutrino and gravitational-wave astronomy. Clear, systematic presentations of the topics are accompanied by diagrams and problem sets. Written for undergraduates and graduate students, this book contains a wealth of information that is required for the practice and study of quantitative and analytical astronomy and astrophysics.

Author : James J. Condon,Scott M. Ransom
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781400881161

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Essential Radio Astronomy by James J. Condon,Scott M. Ransom Pdf

The ideal text for a one-semester course in radio astronomy Essential Radio Astronomy is the only textbook on the subject specifically designed for a one-semester introductory course for advanced undergraduates or graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics. It starts from first principles in order to fill gaps in students' backgrounds, make teaching easier for professors who are not expert radio astronomers, and provide a useful reference to the essential equations used by practitioners. This unique textbook reflects the fact that students of multiwavelength astronomy typically can afford to spend only one semester studying the observational techniques particular to each wavelength band. Essential Radio Astronomy presents only the most crucial concepts—succinctly and accessibly. It covers the general principles behind radio telescopes, receivers, and digital backends without getting bogged down in engineering details. Emphasizing the physical processes in radio sources, the book's approach is shaped by the view that radio astrophysics owes more to thermodynamics than electromagnetism. Proven in the classroom and generously illustrated throughout, Essential Radio Astronomy is an invaluable resource for students and researchers alike. The only textbook specifically designed for a one-semester course in radio astronomy Starts from first principles Makes teaching easier for astronomy professors who are not expert radio astronomers Emphasizes the physical processes in radio sources Covers the principles behind radio telescopes and receivers Provides the essential equations and fundamental constants used by practitioners Supplementary website includes lecture notes, problem sets, exams, and links to interactive demonstrations An online illustration package is available to professors

Author : P Murdin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 5610 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000523034

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Encyclopedia of Astronomy & Astrophysics by P Murdin Pdf

In a unique collaboration, Nature Publishing Group and Institute of Physics Publishing have published the most extensive and comprehensive reference work in astronomy and astrophysics. This unique resource covers the entire field of astronomy and astrophysics and this online version includes the full text of over 2,750 articles, plus sophisticated search and retrieval functionality and links to the primary literature. The Encyclopaedia's authority is assured by editorial and advisory boards drawn from the world's foremost astronomers and astrophysicists. This first class resource is an essential source of information for undergraduates, graduate students, researchers and seasoned professionals, as well as for committed amateurs, librarians and lay people wishing to consult the definitive astronomy and astrophysics reference work.

Author : Manuel A. Bautista,Timothy Raymond Kallman,Anil K. Pradhan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Atomic spectroscopy
ISBN : PSU:000047054707

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Atomic Data Needs for X-ray Astronomy by Manuel A. Bautista,Timothy Raymond Kallman,Anil K. Pradhan Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2000-06-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 354064296X

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Interactions of Photons and Electrons with Atoms by Anonim Pdf

Interactions of photons and electrons with atoms, molecules, and ions are fundamental elementary processes in a wide variety of neutral or ionized gases in nature or laboratory. The data on the cross sections or related quantities for those processes are eagerly needed in many fields of application such as astrophysics, atmospheric science, plasma science, radiation physics and chemistry, etc. They are also important in understanding physical or chemical properties of atoms, molecules, and their ions. Volume I/17 provides cross section data and related quantitative information on the collisions of photons with atoms, electrons with atoms, and electrons with atomic ions. Subvolume I/17A deals with the interactions of photons and electrons with neutral atoms.

Author : A. G. G. M. Tielens
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 1139445650

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The Physics and Chemistry of the Interstellar Medium by A. G. G. M. Tielens Pdf

This work provides a comprehensive overview of our theoretical and observational understanding of the interstellar medium of galaxies. With emphasis on the microscopic physical and chemical processes in space, and their influence on the macroscopic structure of the interstellar medium of galaxies, the book includes developments in this area of molecular astrophysics. The various heating, cooling, and chemical processes relevant for the rarefied gas and submicron-sized dust grains that constitute the interstellar medium are discussed in detail. This provides a firm foundation for an in-depth understanding of the ionized, neutral atomic, and molecular phases of the interstellar medium. The physical and chemical properties of large polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon molecules and their role in the interstellar medium are highlighted, and the physics and chemistry of warm and dense photodissociation regions are discussed. This is an invaluable reference source for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and research scientists.