Physics Of The Galaxy And Interstellar Matter

Author : Helmut Scheffler,Hans Elsässer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 500 pages
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Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642717215

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Physics of the Galaxy and Interstellar Matter by Helmut Scheffler,Hans Elsässer Pdf

The present book is a translation of the original German edition (published in 1982) with some minor corrections and improvements. The guide to sup plementary and advanced literature given in the Appendix, however, has been brought up to date. This book is addressed primarily to students taking astronomy as a prin cipal or subsidiary subject, and to scientists of related fields, but amateur as tronomers should also be able to profit from it. For most chapters an elementary knowledge of mathematics and physics will be sufficient, however, Chaps. 5 and 6 impose somewhat greater requirements. In addition the reader should already be acquainted with the basic concepts of stellar physics as treated in introduc tory books, including the spectral types, the system of stellar magnitudes and colours, absolute magnitudes and luminosities, the Herlzsprung-Russell dia gram and its interpretation. A modem textbook should use SI units. On the other hand, the use of the cgs system is still the prevailing custom in astrophysics - together with the special units of astronomy: length is quoted in parsecs [pc], mass in solar masses [M0] and time in years [a]. We have therefore compromised and employed both cgs and SI units in this book, whichever was the appropriate choice in each instance. A table for conversion of cgs units into SI units and vice versa is given in the Appendix.

Author : H. Elsässer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:927528001

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Physics of the Galaxy and Interstellar Matter by H. Elsässer Pdf

Author : J.M. van der Hulst
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 217 pages
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Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401156202

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The Interstellar Medium in Galaxies by J.M. van der Hulst Pdf

It has been more than five decades ago that Henk van de Hulst predicted the observability of the 21-cm line of neutral hydrogen (HI ). Since then use of the 21-cm line has greatly improved our knowledge in many fields and has been used for galactic structure studies, studies of the interstellar medium (ISM) in the Milky Way and other galaxies, studies of the mass distribution of the Milky Way and other galaxies, studies of spiral struc ture, studies of high velocity gas in the Milky Way and other galaxies, for measuring distances using the Tully-Fisher relation etc. Regarding studies of the ISM, there have been a number of instrumen tal developments over the past decade: large CCD's became available on optical telescopes, radio synthesis offered sensitive imaging capabilities, not only in the classical 21-cm HI line but also in the mm-transitions of CO and other molecules, and X-ray imaging capabilities became available to measure the hot component of the ISM. These developments meant that Milky Way was no longer the exclusive playground for ISM studies and that by reaching out to other galaxies astronomy had gained the advantage of having an "outside" view, though at the expense of giving up some linear resolution. Studies of the ISM in other galaxies are intimately connected to studies of the ISM in the Milky Way.

Author : J.E Dyson,D.A Williams
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 184 pages
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Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0585368112

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The Physics of the Interstellar Medium, Second Edition by J.E Dyson,D.A Williams Pdf

The book leads the advanced undergraduate through the wide range of disciplines related to an understanding of the interstellar medium and is suitable for any student studying either physics or astrophysics. The study of the interstellar medium incorporates a large range of physical More...processes on both large and small scales all of which are covered in this text. Together with the inclusion of simple models and problems at the end of each chapter this text provides a comprehensive overview and grounding in the study of the interstellar medium.

Author : Bruce T. Draine
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691122144

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Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium by Bruce T. Draine Pdf

An essential resource for graduate students and astrophysicists This is a comprehensive and richly illustrated textbook on the astrophysics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium—the gas and dust, as well as the electromagnetic radiation, cosmic rays, and magnetic and gravitational fields, present between the stars in a galaxy and also between galaxies themselves. Topics include radiative processes across the electromagnetic spectrum; radiative transfer; ionization; heating and cooling; astrochemistry; interstellar dust; fluid dynamics, including ionization fronts and shock waves; cosmic rays; distribution and evolution of the interstellar medium; and star formation. While it is assumed that the reader has a background in undergraduate-level physics, including some prior exposure to atomic and molecular physics, statistical mechanics, and electromagnetism, the first six chapters of the book include a review of the basic physics that is used in later chapters. This graduate-level textbook includes references for further reading, and serves as an invaluable resource for working astrophysicists. Essential textbook on the physics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium Based on a course taught by the author for more than twenty years at Princeton University Covers radiative processes, fluid dynamics, cosmic rays, astrochemistry, interstellar dust, and more Discusses the physical state and distribution of the ionized, atomic, and molecular phases of the interstellar medium Reviews diagnostics using emission and absorption lines Features color illustrations and detailed reference materials in appendices Instructor's manual with problems and solutions (available only to teachers)

Author : James Lequeux
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540266938

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The Interstellar Medium by James Lequeux Pdf

Describing interstellar matter in our galaxy in all of its various forms, this book also considers the physical and chemical processes that are occurring within this matter. The first seven chapters present the various components making up the interstellar matter and detail the ways that we are able to study them. The following seven chapters are devoted to the physical, chemical and dynamical processes that control the behaviour of interstellar matter. These include the instabilities and cloud collapse processes that lead to the formation of stars. The last chapter summarizes the transformations that can occur between the different phases of the interstellar medium. Emphasizing methods over results, The Interstellar Medium is written for graduate students, for young astronomers, and also for any researchers who have developed an interest in the interstellar medium.

Author : W.B. Burton,B.G. Elmegreen,R. Genzel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540316299

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The Galactic Interstellar Medium by W.B. Burton,B.G. Elmegreen,R. Genzel Pdf

The previous Saas-Fee Advanced Course dedicated to the interstellar medium took place in 1972. The tremendous scientific advances that have occurred in this field since then, in particular owing to the availabihty of receivers working at completely unexplored wavelength bands, fuUy justified a new set of lectures. As a consequence, the members of the Swiss Society for Astrophysics and As tronomy voted that "The Galactic Interstellar Medium" should be the subject of the 1991 course. The 21st Saas Fee Advanced Course took place in Les Diablerets from 18 to 23 March 1991, gathering together about 80 participants from all over the world, but mostly from Europe. According to a rule that has proved to lead to success, but also to chal lenge the lecturers' energy, the format of a Saas-Fee Advanced Course consists traditionally of 28 lectures of 45 minutes which take place in the morning and late afternoon, leaving ample time for discussions, self-study, hiking or skiing. Despite the inordinate work load imposed, this year's lecturers felt that the subject was sufficiently dense to increase the lecture time by 1/3! This proved judicious and left more time for questions and discussions during the lectures.

Author : Dong-Woo Kim,Silvia Pellegrini
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 41,5 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 : Jose Franco,Federico Ferrini,G. TENORIO-TAGLE (Ed)
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 44,6 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 : Walter J. Maciel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461437673

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Astrophysics of the Interstellar Medium by Walter J. Maciel Pdf

The space between the stars contains a large diversity of objects in which physical processes occur that are fundamental to the structure and evolution of galaxies. This book offers the reader a basic knowledge of these processes and presents simple numeric estimates of the main quantities relevant to the interstellar medium. The main objects that constitute the interstellar space are described, but the emphasis of the book lies in the physical processes occurring in these objects, which may also occur in other astrophysical environments. The book is directed tor graduate as well as advanced undergraduate students of physics and astrophysics.

Author : C.R. Kitchin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 085274580X

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Stars, Nebulae and the Interstellar Medium by C.R. Kitchin Pdf

Stars, Nebulae and the Interstellar Medium: Observational Physics and Astrophysics complements the author's highly successful Astrophysical Techniques, Fourth Edition (2004). This book describes those characteristics of stars, groups of stars, and the material between the stars that can be directly observed or inferred from the study of electromagnetic emissions and, occasionally, high-energy particles. Providing a wealth of material of interest and use to a wide range of readers, the descriptive chapters are accessible to scientifically literate nonspecialists while the complete text is suitable for most advanced undergraduates in astrophysics.

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.

Author : M. S. Longair,Malcolm S. Longair
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521435846

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High Energy Astrophysics: Volume 2, Stars, the Galaxy and the Interstellar Medium by M. S. Longair,Malcolm S. Longair Pdf

What role does viscosity play in accretion discs? How do you calculate the 'glitch function' of a pulsar? And can strong shocks account for the energy spectrum of electrons in our Galaxy? These are just some of the exciting questions that Professor Longair uses to develop the physics needed by the astronomer and high energy astrophysicist. The highly acclaimed first edition of High Energy Astrophysics instantly established itself as a classic in the teaching of contemporary astronomy. Reflecting the immense interest and developments in the subject, Professor Longair has developed the second edition into three texts; in this second volume he provides a comprehensive discussion of the high energy astrophysics of stars, the Galaxy and the interstellar medium. He develops an understanding for the essential physics with an elegance and infectious enthusiasm for which his teaching is internationally renowned, illustrating the issues throughout with results from forefront research. This book takes the student with a knowledge of physics and mathematics at the undergraduate level - but not necessarily with training in astronomy - to the point where current astronomical research can be understood.

Author : James Lequeux
Publisher : Springer
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540801316

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The Interstellar Medium by James Lequeux Pdf

Describing interstellar matter in our galaxy in all of its various forms, this book also considers the physical and chemical processes that are occurring within this matter. The first seven chapters present the various components making up the interstellar matter and detail the ways that we are able to study them. The following seven chapters are devoted to the physical, chemical and dynamical processes that control the behaviour of interstellar matter. These include the instabilities and cloud collapse processes that lead to the formation of stars. The last chapter summarizes the transformations that can occur between the different phases of the interstellar medium. Emphasizing methods over results, The Interstellar Medium is written for graduate students, for young astronomers, and also for any researchers who have developed an interest in the interstellar medium.

Author : P. Biermann,H.H. Fink,K.J. Fricke,W. Gliese,M. Grewing,W.K. Huchtmeier,B.F. Madore,H. Netzer,J. Rahe,H. Scheffler,L.D. Schmadel,J. Schmid-Burgk,G.A. Tammann,J. Trümper,R. Wielen,A. Witzel,G. Zech
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1982-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540109773

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Interstellar Matter, Galaxy, Universe / Interstellare Materie, die Galaxis, Universum by P. Biermann,H.H. Fink,K.J. Fricke,W. Gliese,M. Grewing,W.K. Huchtmeier,B.F. Madore,H. Netzer,J. Rahe,H. Scheffler,L.D. Schmadel,J. Schmid-Burgk,G.A. Tammann,J. Trümper,R. Wielen,A. Witzel,G. Zech Pdf