Supernova Environmental Impacts Iau S296

Author : Alak Ray,Richard A. McCray
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 1107044774

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Supernova Environmental Impacts (IAU S296) by Alak Ray,Richard A. McCray Pdf

New telescopes spanning the full electromagnetic spectrum have enabled the study of supernovae (SNe) and supernova remnants (SNRs) to advance at a breathtaking pace. Automated synoptic surveys have increased the detection rate of supernovae by more than an order of magnitude and have led to the discovery of highly unusual supernovae. Observations of gamma-ray emission from SNRs with ground-based Cherenkov telescopes and the Fermi telescope have spawned new insights into particle acceleration in supernova shocks. Far-infrared observations from the Spitzer and Herschel observatories have told us much about the properties and fate of dust grains in SNe and SNRs. Work with satellite-borne Chandra and XMM-Newton telescopes and ground-based radio and optical telescopes reveal signatures of supernova interaction with their surrounding medium, their progenitor life history and of the ecosystems of their host galaxies. IAU Symposium 296 covers all these advances, focusing on the interactions of supernovae with their environments.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Colloquium,International Astronomical Union
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1996-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521460808

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Supernovae and Supernova Remnants by International Astronomical Union. Colloquium,International Astronomical Union Pdf

A comprehensive and timely review of studies of supernovae and supernova remnants.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521874645

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Astrophysical Masers and Their Environments (IAU S242) by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

Astrophysical masers, naturally occurring microwave and radio-wave emissions, provide an important tool to investigate astrophysical environments. Several thousand maser sources have been observed in the interstellar medium and star formation regions, in the expanding winds from evolved stars, in the compressed shells of supernovae remnants, in comets and in the centers of galaxies. Masers are also useful for studying the structure and dynamics of our own galaxy, while masers in other galaxies are now used for cosmological studies and studies of galactic nuclei. This volume contains the latest research on the topic as presented at IAU Symposium 242, only the third international symposium on astrophysical masers. Over 125 astronomers from 18 different countries gathered in Alice Spring, Australia, for discussions on maser research.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107192454

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Astrophysical Masers (IAU S336) by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

Summarizes state of the art observations and theories pertaining to astrophysical masers and their environments, for graduate students and researchers.

Author : W. M. Smart,R. M. Green
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1977-07-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521291801

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Textbook on Spherical Astronomy by W. M. Smart,R. M. Green Pdf

This new revision of a standard work gives a general but comprehensive introduction to positional astronomy. Useful for researchers as well as undergraduates.

Author : Maria Teresa Lago
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108488730

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Astronomy in Focus XXX by Maria Teresa Lago Pdf

Astronomy in Focus presents the most relevant contributions from the Focus Meetings included during the XXX IAU General Assembly held in Vienna, Austria, from 20-31 August 2018. Focus meetings are proposed by groups of scientists with aims to promote cross-disciplinary interactions while maintaining a well-defined focus on a particular topic. They usually address a new scientific area or an emerging field that is not well, or in some cases not at all, represented under the IAU's existing Commission structure. The XXX IAU General Assembly included six scientific symposia, a special symposium focused on the IAU's centenary and fifteen Focus Meetings. The latter comprised twelve scientific Focus Meetings plus two on the mission and activities of the IAU Offices of Astronomy Outreach and Astronomy for Development and the final one promoted by the Working Group on Global Coordination of Ground and Space Astrophysics.

Author : Antoine Duquennoy,Michel Mayor
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1992-11-26
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0521433584

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Binaries as Tracers of Stellar Formation by Antoine Duquennoy,Michel Mayor Pdf

More than two-thirds of stars belong to multiple stellar systems. Binary stars are considered now as one of the best constraints on stellar formation models. Not only do binaries keep memory of their birth conditions but their orbit will also be subjected to changes by tidal effects, wind accretion and encounters in clusters. Certainly the correlation between orbital eccentricity and period is a clue to our understanding of double star history. These proceedings aim to disentangle evidence of stellar formation from later physical evolution. Each article in this 1992 volume is a paper that was read at a meeting organized to honour Dr Roger Griffin of the University of Cambridge for his pioneer work in galactic astronomy, dynamics of clusters and study on binary stars due to his cross-correlation technique to determine stellar radial velocities.

Author : Joseph Heath,Andrew Potter
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780060745868

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Nation of Rebels by Joseph Heath,Andrew Potter Pdf

In this wide-ranging and perceptive work of cultural criticism, Joseph Heath and Andrew Potter shatter the most important myth that dominates much of radical political, economic, and cultural thinking. The idea of a counterculture -- a world outside of the consumer-dominated world that encompasses us -- pervades everything from the antiglobalization movement to feminism and environmentalism. And the idea that mocking or simply hoping the "system" will collapse, the authors argue, is not only counterproductive but has helped to create the very consumer society radicals oppose. In a lively blend of pop culture, history, and philosophical analysis, Heath and Potter offer a startlingly clear picture of what a concern for social justice might look like without the confusion of the counterculture obsession with being different.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Black holes (Astronomy)
ISBN : OCLC:1005081772

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New Frontiers in Black Hole Astrophysics by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

Black holes lie at the heart of some of the most fascinating astrophysical phenomena. IAU symposium 324 marked the 100th anniversary of Schwarzchild's solution of Einstein's field equations predicting the existence of black holes. Our understanding of black holes has come an impressively long way since then, with the last major discovery being coalescing black holes producing gravitational waves, also predicted in 1916. In this volume, observational and theoretical experts discuss the current state-of-the-art in the astrophysics of black hole systems and their exploitation in testing fundamental theories of physics. Topics span a wide range and include: a historical review, the similarity and diversty of black hole systems, gamma ray bursts, tidal disruption events, active galactic nuclei, black hole systems as multi-messeger sources, and the opening of new observational horizons.

Author : Karel A. van der Hucht
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521856051

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Reports on Astronomy 2006-2009 (IAU XXVIIA) by Karel A. van der Hucht Pdf

The Transactions XXVIIA Reports on Astronomy 2006-2009 provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of what has been achieved in astronomy during the years 2006 to 2009. These insightful and up-to-date reviews have been written by the presidents and chairpersons of the IAU scientific bodies: the Divisions, the Commissions, and the Working Groups. Topics covered in this wide-ranging volume include: fundamental astronomy; the Sun and heliosphere; planetary sciences; stars; variable stars; interstellar matter; the Galactic system; galaxies and the Universe; optical and infrared techniques; radio astronomy; space and high-energy astrophysics; and other IAU activities. The reviews have been written at a level suitable for colleagues in the same fields, but will also be useful for students and researchers wishing to gain an overview of astronomical fields beyond their own research area.

Author : Michael F. Bode,Aneurin Evans
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 1107405343

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Classical Novae by Michael F. Bode,Aneurin Evans Pdf

This second edition has been updated and revised and contains contributions covering important developments in this field, and reflecting on interesting insights into classical novae. The book examines thermonuclear processes, the evolution of nova systems, nova atmospheres and winds, the evolution of dust and molecules in novae, nova remnants and observations of novae in other galaxies. It includes observations across the electromagnetic spectrum, from radio to gamma rays, and discusses some of the most important outstanding problems in classical nova research.

Author : Simon F. Green,Mark H. Jones
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521546222

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An Introduction to the Sun and Stars by Simon F. Green,Mark H. Jones Pdf

Compiled by a team of experts, this textbook has been designed for elementary university courses in astronomy and astrophysics. It starts with a detailed discussion of our nearest star, the Sun, and describes how solar physicists have come to understand its internal workings. It then considers how astronomers go about studying the basic physical properties and life-cycles of more distant stars, and culminates with a discussion of the formation of exotic objects such as neutron stars and black holes. Written in an accessible style that avoids complex mathematics, and illustrated in colour throughout, this book is suitable for self-study and will appeal to amateur astronomers as well as undergraduate students. It contains numerous helpful learning features such as boxed summaries, student exercises with full solutions, and a glossary of terms. The book is also supported by a website hosting further teaching materials.

Author : Rosanne Di Stefano,Marina Orio,Maxwell Moe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 1107019818

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Binary Paths to Type Ia Supernovae Explosions (IAU S281) by Rosanne Di Stefano,Marina Orio,Maxwell Moe Pdf

Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) are bright, distinctive explosions that are effective tools to study the expansion history of the Universe. Given their importance, it is remarkable that we still do not know the exact nature or natures of the astrophysical systems that generate them. IAU Symposium 281 assesses the state of searches for the progenitor systems and describes progress toward the solution of the so-called Type Ia progenitor puzzle. This long-standing problem has proved difficult to solve, because it involves so many areas at the frontiers of astrophysics. Topics covered include: work on new surveys; studies of white dwarfs, accretion binaries, and related phenomena; binary evolution models and different ways to test them; and SNe Ia explosions, light curves and supernova remnants. This volume presents all sides of the ongoing debates, benefiting researchers and graduate students working on Type Ia supernovae, close binary evolution, and binary populations.

Author : José Gracia,Fabio de Colle,Turlough Downes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642033698

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Jets From Young Stars V by José Gracia,Fabio de Colle,Turlough Downes Pdf

Studying the complex physical systems of stellar jets necessitates the incorporation of nonlinear effects which occur on a wide variety of length and timescales. One of the primary methods used to study the physics of jets is numerical simulations that apply high performance computing techniques. Such techniques are also required for analysing the huge modern astrophysical datasets. This book examines those computing techniques. It is a collection of the lectures from the fifth and final school of the JETSET network, "Jets From Young Stars V: High Performance Computing in Astrophysics." It begins with an introduction to parallel programming techniques, with an emphasis on Message Passing Interface (MPI), before it goes on to review grid technology techniques and offer a practical introduction to Virtual Observatory. The second half of the book, then, is devoted to applications of high performance computing techniques, including 3D radiation transfer, to jet and star formation processes. Aimed at graduate students in astrophysics, this book presents state-of-the-art methods, thereby offering interesting new insights to researchers in the field.

Author : Volker Gerhardt,Rolf-Peter Horstmann,Ralph Schumacher
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Berlin (Germany)
ISBN : 3110169797

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Kant und die Berliner Aufklärung by Volker Gerhardt,Rolf-Peter Horstmann,Ralph Schumacher Pdf