Theoretical Astrophysics

Author : Matthias Bartelmann
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527669776

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Theoretical Astrophysics by Matthias Bartelmann Pdf

Beginning from first principles and adopting a modular structure, this book develops the fundamental physical methods needed to describe and understand a wide range of seemingly very diverse astrophysical phenomena and processes. For example, the discussion of radiation processes including their spectra is based on Larmor's equation and extended by the photon picture and the internal dynamics of radiating quantum systems, leading to the shapes of spectral lines and the ideas of radiation transport. Hydrodynamics begins with the concept of phase-space distribution functions and Boltzmann's equation and develops ideal, viscous and magneto-hydrodynamics all from the vanishing divergence of an energy-momentum tensor, opening a natural extension towards relativistic hydrodynamics. Linear stability analysis is introduced and used as a common and versatile tool throughout the book. Aimed at students at graduate level, lecturers teaching courses in theoretical astrophysics or advanced topics in modern astronomy, this book with its abundant examples and exercises also serves as a reference and an entry point for more advanced researchers wanting to update their knowledge of the physical processes that govern the behavior and evolution of astronomical objects.

Author : Norman R. Lebovitz,William H. Reid,Peter O. Vandervoort
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1981-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226469904

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Theoretical Principles in Astrophysics and Relativity by Norman R. Lebovitz,William H. Reid,Peter O. Vandervoort Pdf

"This is a remarkable book: a symposium proceedings volume that will also function as a graduate-level text. Dedicated to the great theorist S. Chandrasekhar, the book consists of ten well-written chapters that cover the essential tools of theoretical astrophysics. The first half of the volume is concerned with the theory of how stars work (structure, stability, rotation, magnetism, dynamics) and the latter half is mainly a survey of relativistic astrophysics. . . . Read it for a broad-brush view of what theorists are up to now and how they solve problems."—Journal of the British Astronomical Association "The book as a whole should be a gift from every research supervisor to every new graduate student in theoretical astronomy."—D. W. Sciama, Science

Author : V.L. Ginzburg
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483293189

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Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics by V.L. Ginzburg Pdf

The aim of this book is to present, on the one hand various topics in theoretical physics in depth - especially topics related to electrodynamics - and on the other hand to show how these topics find applications in various aspects of astrophysics. The first text on theoretical physics and astrophysical applications, it covers many recent advances including those in X-ray, &ggr;-ray and radio-astronomy, with comprehensive coverage of the literature

Author : T. Padmanabhan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521566312

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Theoretical Astrophysics: Volume 2, Stars and Stellar Systems by T. Padmanabhan Pdf

This authoritative textbook - the second volume of a comprehensive three-volume course on theoretical astrophysics - deals with stellar physics. Designed to help graduate students and researchers develop an understanding of the key physical processes governing stars and stellar systems, it teaches the fundamentals, and then builds on them to give the reader an in-depth understanding of advanced topics. The book's modular design allows the chapters to be approached individually, yet seamless transitions create a coherent and connected whole. It can be used alone or in conjunction with Volume I, which covers a wide range of astrophysical processes, and the forthcoming Volume III, on galaxies and cosmology. After reviewing the key observational results and nomenclature used in stellar astronomy, the book develops a solid understanding of central concepts including stellar structure and evolution, the physics of stellar remnants, pulsars, binary stars, the sun and planetary systems, interstellar medium and globular clusters. Throughout, the reader's comprehension is developed and tested with more than seventy-five exercises. This indispensable volume provides graduate students with a self-contained introduction to stellar physics, and will allow them to master the material sufficiently to read and engage in research with heightened understanding.

Author : Viktor Viktorovich Sobolev
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : UIUC:30112104131781

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Course in Theoretical Astrophysics by Viktor Viktorovich Sobolev Pdf

Author : Katie Mack
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781982103552

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The End of Everything by Katie Mack Pdf

Mack looks at five ways the universe could end, and the lessons each scenario reveals about the most important concepts in cosmology. --From publisher description.

Author : T. Padmanabhan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2001-04-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781316583760

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Theoretical Astrophysics: Volume 2, Stars and Stellar Systems by T. Padmanabhan Pdf

This authoritative textbook - the second volume of a comprehensive three-volume course on theoretical astrophysics - deals with stellar physics. Designed to help graduate students and researchers develop an understanding of the key physical processes governing stars and stellar systems, it teaches the fundamentals, and then builds on them to give the reader an in-depth understanding of advanced topics. The book's modular design allows the chapters to be approached individually, yet seamless transitions create a coherent and connected whole. It can be used alone or in conjunction with Volume I, which covers a wide range of astrophysical processes, and the forthcoming Volume III, on galaxies and cosmology. After reviewing the key observational results and nomenclature used in stellar astronomy, the book develops a solid understanding of central concepts including stellar structure and evolution, the physics of stellar remnants, pulsars, binary stars, the sun and planetary systems, interstellar medium and globular clusters. Throughout, the reader's comprehension is developed and tested with more than seventy-five exercises. This indispensable volume provides graduate students with a self-contained introduction to stellar physics, and will allow them to master the material sufficiently to read and engage in research with heightened understanding.

Author : T. Padmanabhan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521566304

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Theoretical Astrophysics: Volume 3, Galaxies and Cosmology by T. Padmanabhan Pdf

This timely volume provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cosmology and extragalactic astronomy at an advanced level. Beginning with an overview of the key observational results and necessary terminology, it covers important topics: the theory of galactic structure and galactic dynamics, structure formation, cosmic microwave background radiation, formation of luminous galaxies in the universe, intergalactic medium and active galactic nuclei. This self-contained text has a modular structure, and contains over one hundred worked exercises. It can be used alone, or in conjunction with the previous two accompanying volumes (Volume I: Astrophysical Processes, and Volume II: Stars and Stellar Systems).

Author : Mario Vietri
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226855714

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Foundations of High-Energy Astrophysics by Mario Vietri Pdf

Written by one of today’s most highly respected astrophysicists, Foundations of High-Energy Astrophysics is an introduction to the mathematical and physical techniques used in the study of high-energy astrophysics. Here, Mario Vietri approaches the basics of high-energy astrophysics with an emphasis on underlying physical processes as opposed to a more mathematical approach. Alongside more traditional topics, Vietri presents new subjects increasingly considered crucial to understanding high-energy astrophysical sources, including the electrodynamics of cosmic sources, new developments in the theory of standard accretion disks, and the physics of coronae, thick disks, and accretion onto magnetized objects. The most thorough and engaging survey of high-energy astrophysics available today, Foundations of High-Energy Astrophysics introduces the main physical processes relevant to the field in a rigorous yet accessible way, while paying careful attention to observational issues. Vietri’s book will quickly become a classic text for students and active researchers in astronomy and astrophysics. Those in adjoining fields will also find it a valuable addition to their personal libraries.

Author : Thanu Padmanabhan
Publisher : New Age International
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : 8122411207

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New Challenges in Astrophysics by Thanu Padmanabhan Pdf

The Inter-University Centre For Astronomy And Astrophysics, An Autonomous Institution Of The University Grants Commission, Was Formally Dedicated To The Academics Participating In The Centres Activities On 28Th December, 1992. This Occasion Was Marked By A Two-Day International Dedication Seminar. Several Distinguished Astronomers And Astrophysicists From All Over The World Participated In This Seminar And Delivered Invited Lectures. This Volume Presents The Written Version Of These Lectures.In Addition To A Brief History Of How Iucaa Came Into Being, The Volume Contains Written Version Of The Lectures Delivered By Several Eminent Scientists Including Late Professor S. Chandrasekhar (Nobel Laureate). The Topics Range From The History Of Indian Astronomy To The Details Of The Structure Formation In The Expanding Universe. Each Lecture Is Fairly Detailed And Provides A Comprehensive Review Of The Subject.

Author : Thomas Rauscher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Nuclear astrophysics
ISBN : 0750311495

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Essentials of Nucleosynthesis and Theoretical Nuclear Astrophysics by Thomas Rauscher Pdf

Studies in nucleosynthesis and nuclear astrophysics are highly interdisciplinary, encompassing such fields as nuclear physics, stellar structure and evolution, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, differential equations for following isotopic abundance changes in stellar plasmas and in the interstellar medium, and astronomical observations. Essentials of Nucleosynthesis and Theoretical Nuclear Astrophysics brings together the theoretical aspects of these topics in a single volume, providing the necessary mathematical tools and equations with unified notation to enable studying nucleosynthesis in a variety of astrophysical sites. Essential definitions and theory are presented that will enable the reader to enter the research field with the familiarity of the specialities and specific problems. Useful as a reference work for any researcher in the field of nucleosynthesis and nuclear astrophysics, or a suitable basis for a graduate course on these topics, the book also provides the information necessary to follow discussions of current open questions in the understanding of the origin of the elements.

Author : Claus E. Rolfs,William S. Rodney
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226724577

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Cauldrons in the Cosmos by Claus E. Rolfs,William S. Rodney Pdf

A reference source that addresses fundamental questions in the field of nuclear astrophysics.

Author : Banggu Zhang
Publisher : Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. USA
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781618960900

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Theoretical Astrophysics by Banggu Zhang Pdf

The subject of this book is to seriously research on astrophysics based on physical theory. Knowledge of theoretical mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, electrodynamics including special relativity and quantum mechanics is required. This book is suitable for graduate student of theoretical physics. Tens years work of the author was introduced. They can be separated to three scopes: cosmology, origin of stars and stellar evolution.

Author : Edward Kolb,Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1986-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0226450325

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Inner Space/Outer Space by Edward Kolb,Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Pdf

Inner Space/Outer Space brings together much of the exciting work contributing to a new synthesis of modern physics. Particle physicists, concerned with the "inner space" of the atom, are making discoveries that their colleagues in astrophysics, studying outer space, can use to develop and test hypotheses about the events that occurred in the microseconds after the Big Bang and that shaped the universe as we know it today. The papers collected here, from scores of scientists, constitute the proceedings of the first major international conference on research at the interface of particle physics and astrophysics, held in May 1984. The editors have written introductions to each major section that draw out the central themes and elaborate on the primary implications of the papers that follow.

Author : Georg G. Raffelt
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1996-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0226702723

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Stars as Laboratories for Fundamental Physics by Georg G. Raffelt Pdf

Much of what we know about neutrinos is revealed by astronomical observations, and the same applies to the axion, a conjectured new particle that is a favored candidate for the main component of the dark matter of the universe.