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Knowledge in a Nutshell: Astrophysics

Author : Sten Odenwald
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1838577572
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (385 download)

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Download or read book Knowledge in a Nutshell: Astrophysics written by Sten Odenwald and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether searching for extra-terrestrial life, managing the effects of space weather or learning about dark matter, the study astrophysics has profound implications for us all. NASA scientist and astronomer Sten Odenwald explains the key concepts of this vast topic, bringing clarity to some of the great mysteries of space. These include: • The theory of relativity • Cosmic background radiation • The evolution of stars • The formation of the solar system • The nature of exoplanets • Space weather systems Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries, Knowledge in a Nutshell: Astrophysics is perfect for the non-expert, taking the complexities of space science and making them tangible. ABOUT THE SERIES The 'Knowledge in a Nutshell' series by Arcturus Publishing provides engaging introductions to many fields of knowledge, including philosophy, psychology and physics, and the ways in which human kind has sought to make sense of our world.

Knowledge in a Nutshell: Astrophysics

Author : DR STEN. ODENWALD
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781789502206
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Knowledge in a Nutshell: Astrophysics written by DR STEN. ODENWALD and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Knowledge in a Nutshell: Quantum Physics

Author : Sten Odenwald
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1839404027
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (394 download)

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Download or read book Knowledge in a Nutshell: Quantum Physics written by Sten Odenwald and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantum theory is at the heart of modern physics, but how does it actually work? NASA scientist and communicator Sten Odenwald demystifies the subject and makes this crucial topic accessible to everyone. Featuring topics such as Schrodinger's cat, the wave-particle duality and the newly emerging theories of quantum gravity, as well as the personalities behind the science, such as Max Planck, Neils Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, Richard Feynman and many more, Knowledge in a Nutshell: Quantum Physics provides an essential introduction to cutting edge science. Presented in an easy-to-understand format, with diagrams, illustrations and simple summary sections at the end of each chapter, this new addition to the 'Knowledge in a Nutshell' series brings clarity to some of the great mysteries of physics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The 'Knowledge in a Nutshell' series by Arcturus Publishing provides engaging introductions to many fields of knowledge, including philosophy, psychology and physics, and the ways in which human kind has sought to make sense of our world.

Astrophysics

Author : Sten F. Odenwald
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781668856017
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Astrophysics written by Sten F. Odenwald and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at astrophysics, including such subjects as the theory of relativity, space weather systems, and the evolution of stars.

Astrophysics in a Nutshell

Author : Dan Maoz
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691164797
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Astrophysics in a Nutshell written by Dan Maoz and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ideal one-semester astrophysics introduction for science undergraduates—now expanded and fully updated Winner of the American Astronomical Society's Chambliss Award, Astrophysics in a Nutshell has become the text of choice in astrophysics courses for science majors at top universities in North America and beyond. In this expanded and fully updated second edition, the book gets even better, with a new chapter on extrasolar planets; a greatly expanded chapter on the interstellar medium; fully updated facts and figures on all subjects, from the observed properties of white dwarfs to the latest results from precision cosmology; and additional instructive problem sets. Throughout, the text features the same focused, concise style and emphasis on physics intuition that have made the book a favorite of students and teachers. Written by Dan Maoz, a leading active researcher, and designed for advanced undergraduate science majors, Astrophysics in a Nutshell is a brief but thorough introduction to the observational data and theoretical concepts underlying modern astronomy. Generously illustrated, it covers the essentials of modern astrophysics, emphasizing the common physical principles that govern astronomical phenomena, and the interplay between theory and observation, while also introducing subjects at the forefront of modern research, including black holes, dark matter, dark energy, and gravitational lensing. In addition to serving as a course textbook, Astrophysics in a Nutshell is an ideal review for a qualifying exam and a handy reference for teachers and researchers. The most concise and current astrophysics textbook for science majors—now expanded and fully updated with the latest research results Contains a broad and well-balanced selection of traditional and current topics Uses simple, short, and clear derivations of physical results Trains students in the essential skills of order-of-magnitude analysis Features a new chapter on extrasolar planets, including discovery techniques Includes new and expanded sections and problems on the physics of shocks, supernova remnants, cosmic-ray acceleration, white dwarf properties, baryon acoustic oscillations, and more Contains instructive problem sets at the end of each chapter Solutions manual (available only to professors)

The Universe in a Nutshell

Author : Stephen W. Hawking
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780552213516
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book The Universe in a Nutshell written by Stephen W. Hawking and published by . This book was released on 2005-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen Hawking s A Brief History of Time was a publishing phenomenon. Translated into thirty languages, it has sold over nine million copies worldwide. It continues to captivate and inspire new readers every year. When it was first published in 1988 the ideas discussed in it were at the cutting edge of what was then known about the universe. In the intervening years there have been extraordinary advances in our understanding of the space and time. The technology for observing the micro- and macro-cosmic world has developed in leaps and bounds. During the same period cosmology and the theoretical sciences have entered a new golden age. Professor Stephen Hawking has been at the heart of this new scientific renaissance. Now, in The Universe in a Nutshell, Stephen Hawking brings us fully up-to-date with the advances in scientific thinking. We are now nearer than we have ever been to a full understanding of the universe. In a fascinating and accessible discussion that ranges from quantum mechanics, to time travel, black holes to uncertainty theory, to the search for science s Holy Grail the unified field theory (or in layman s terms the theory of absolutely everything ) Professor Hawking once more takes us to the cutting edge of modern thinking. Beautifully illustrated throughout, with original artwork commissioned for this project, The Universe in a Nutshell is guaranteed to be the biggest science book of 2001.

Foundations of Astrophysics

Author : Barbara Ryden
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108831958
Total Pages : 609 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Astrophysics written by Barbara Ryden and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-08-27 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides a contemporary and complete introduction to astrophysics for astronomy and physics majors."--

Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

Author : Neil deGrasse Tyson
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393356515
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (933 download)

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Download or read book Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry written by Neil deGrasse Tyson and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers. From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly—and with Tyson’s characteristic wit, there’s a lot of fun thrown in, too. This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color photos, infographics, and extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young readers.

Unsolved Problems in Astrophysics

Author : John N. Bahcall
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780691016061
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Unsolved Problems in Astrophysics written by John N. Bahcall and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1997-02-06 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of astrophysics is in the midst of a technological renaissance. The emphasis of this collection of essays, composed by a stellar group of astronomers and astrophysicists, is on the current state of our knowledge as a preparation for future unraveling of more mysteries of the universe, which appear most amenable to solution. Aspiring atrophysicists will be enthralled.

The End of Everything

Author : Katie Mack
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982103558
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book The End of Everything written by Katie Mack and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Fundamentals of Astrophysics

Author : Stan Owocki
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108952828
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Astrophysics written by Stan Owocki and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise textbook, designed specifically for a one-semester course in astrophysics, introduces astrophysical concepts to undergraduate science and engineering students with a background in college-level, calculus-based physics. The text is organized into five parts covering: stellar properties; stellar structure and evolution; the interstellar medium and star/planet formation; the Milky Way and other galaxies; and cosmology. Structured around short easily digestible chapters, instructors have flexibility to adjust their course's emphasis as it suits them. Exposition drawn from the author's decade of teaching his course guides students toward a basic but quantitative understanding, with 'quick questions' to spur practice in basic computations, together with more challenging multi-part exercises at the end of each chapter. Advanced concepts like the quantum nature of energy and radiation are developed as needed. The text's approach and level bridge the wide gap between introductory astronomy texts for non-science majors and advanced undergraduate texts for astrophysics majors.

Black Hole Astrophysics

Author : David L. Meier
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642019366
Total Pages : 941 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Black Hole Astrophysics written by David L. Meier and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-07-27 with total page 941 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a result of significant research over the past 20 years, black holes are now linked to some of the most spectacular and exciting phenomena in the Universe, ranging in size from those that have the same mass as stars to the super-massive objects that lie at the heart of most galaxies, including our own Milky Way. This book first introduces the properties of simple isolated holes, then adds in complications like rotation, accretion, radiation, and magnetic fields, finally arriving at a basic understanding of how these immense engines work. Black Hole Astrophysics • reviews our current knowledge of cosmic black holes and how they generate the most powerful observed pheonomena in the Universe; • highlights the latest, most up-to-date theories and discoveries in this very active area of astrophysical research; • demonstrates why we believe that black holes are responsible for important phenomena such as quasars, microquasars and gammaray bursts; • explains to the reader the nature of the violent and spectacular outfl ows (winds and jets) generated by black hole accretion.

Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung

Author : Gary Bobroff
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1839403985
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (394 download)

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Download or read book Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung written by Gary Bobroff and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An excellent primer on Jungian concepts. Highly recommended" - Jung Utah review by A. Butler "One of the best introductions to Jung's psychology! - André De Koning, past President Australian and New Zealand Society for Jungian Analysts Carl Jung was the founder of analytical psychology who revolutionized the way we approached the human psyche. Drawing on Eastern mysticism, mythology and dream analysis to develop his theories, Jung proposed many ideas which are still influential today, including introversion, extroversion and the collective unconscious. Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung introduces psychologist Jung's ideas in an engaging and easy-to-understand format. Jungian psychology expert Gary Bobroff breaks down the concepts of the psyche, collective unconscious, archetypes, personality types and more in this concise book. He also explores the influence on Eastern philosophy and religion on Jung's ideas, and how spiritualism enriched his theories. With useful diagrams and bullet-point summaries at the end of each chapter, this book provides an essential introduction to this influential figure and explains the relevance of Jung's ideas to the modern world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The 'Knowledge in a Nutshell' series by Arcturus Publishing provides engaging introductions to many fields of knowledge, including philosophy, psychology and physics, and the ways in which human kind has sought to make sense of our world.

Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium

Author : Bruce T. Draine
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400839084
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium written by Bruce T. Draine and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2010-12-20 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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)

Elementary Particle Physics in a Nutshell

Author : Christopher G. Tully
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691131163
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Elementary Particle Physics in a Nutshell written by Christopher G. Tully and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2011-10-30 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new experiments underway at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Switzerland may significantly change our understanding of elementary particle physics and, indeed, the universe. Suitable for first-year graduate students and advanced undergraduates, this textbook provides an introduction to the field

Accretion Power in Astrophysics

Author : Juhan Frank
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521629577
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book Accretion Power in Astrophysics written by Juhan Frank and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002-01-17 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accretion Power in Astrophysics examines accretion as a source of energy in both binary star systems containing compact objects, and in active galactic nuclei. Assuming a basic knowledge of physics, the authors describe the physical processes at work in accretion discs and other accretion flows. The first three chapters explain why accretion is a source of energy, and then present the gas dynamics and plasma concepts necessary for astrophysical applications. The next three chapters then develop accretion in stellar systems, including accretion onto compact objects. Further chapters give extensive treatment of accretion in active galactic nuclei, and describe thick accretion discs. A new chapter discusses recently discovered accretion flow solutions. The third edition is greatly expanded and thoroughly updated. New material includes a detailed treatment of disc instabilities, irradiated discs, disc warping, and general accretion flows. The treatment is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and researchers.

Advanced Astrophysics

Author : Nebojsa Duric
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521525718
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book Advanced Astrophysics written by Nebojsa Duric and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 2003 book develops the basic underlying physics required for a fuller, richer understanding of the science of astrophysics and the important astronomical phenomena it describes. The cosmos manifests phenomena in which physics can appear in its most extreme, and therefore more insightful, forms. A proper understanding of phenomena like black holes, quasars and extrasolar planets requires that we understand the physics that underlies all of astrophysics. Consequently, developing astrophysical concepts from fundamental physics has the potential to achieve two goals: to derive a better understanding of astrophysical phenomena from first principles and to illuminate the physics from which the astrophysics is developed. To that end, astrophysical topics are grouped according to the relevant areas of physics. The book is ideal as a text for graduate and advanced undergraduate students as well as a reference for established researchers.