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S Chandrasekhar: The Man Behind The Legend

Author : Kameshwar C Wali
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1783262648
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book S Chandrasekhar: The Man Behind The Legend written by Kameshwar C Wali and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1997-11-21 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar — known simply as Chandra throughout the scientific world — has become a legendary figure for his prolific contributions to physics, astrophysics, and applied mathematics. Before his death in 1995, Chandra had forbidden a memorial of the conventional sort, celebrating his life. This book, which contains some thirty articles by his former students, his associates, and his colleagues, is in a sense a memorial volume. It says little about Chandra's great scientific achievements, but shows his human side and the various facets of his brilliant personality, his incredible memory, his wit, and the breadth of his knowledge of art, music, literature, and the humanities in general. The contributors to this highly interesting book are among the few who broke the seemingly forbidden barrier surrounding the very private Chandra and came to know him well in one context or another. They include Lalitha Chandrasekhar, Roger Penrose, Richard H Dalitz, J W Cronin, Robert G Sachs, Abhay Ashtekar, and Robert Wald.

Chandra

Author : Kameshwar C. Wali
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226870553
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book Chandra written by Kameshwar C. Wali and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chandra is an intimate portrait of a highly private and brilliant man, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, a Nobel laureate in physics who has been a major contributor to the theories of white dwarfs and black holes. "Wali has given us a magnificent portrait of Chandra, full of life and color, with a deep understanding of the three cultures—Indian, British, and American—in which Chandra was successively immersed. . . . I wish I had the job of reviewing this book for the New York Times rather than for Physics Today. If the book is only read by physicists, then Wali's devoted labors were in vain."—Freeman Dyson, Physics Today "An enthralling human document."—William McCrea, Times Higher Education Supplement "A dramatic, exuberant biography of one of the century's great scientists."—Publishers Weekly

A Scientific Autobiography

Author : Kameshwar C. Wali
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814299588
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book A Scientific Autobiography written by Kameshwar C. Wali and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: S. Chandrasekhar, popularly known as Chandra, was one of the foremost scientists of the 20th century. The year 2010 marks the birth centenary of Chandra. His unique style of research, inward bound, seeking a personal perspective to master a particular field, and then pass on to another was so unique that it will draw considerable interest and attention among scholars. As Chandra elucidates in the preface, "The various installments describe in detail the evolution of my scientific work during the past forty years and records each investigation, describing the doubts and the successes, the trials and the tribulations. And the parts my various associates and assistants played in the completion of the different investigations are detailed." It is indeed a remarkable and rare document, fascinating to read and experience the joys, frustrations and struggles of a creative mind. In addition, a compilation of selected correspondence, which includes his correspondence with his father, some family members and other well-known scientists of the 20th century, will provide an interesting insight into the life of an extraordinary scientist.

Radiative Transfer

Author : Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486318451
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book Radiative Transfer written by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book by a Nobel Laureate provides the foundation for analysis of stellar atmospheres, planetary illumination, and sky radiation. Suitable for students and professionals in physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, and atmospheric studies. 1950 edition.

S Chandrasekhar

Author : Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811208336
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book S Chandrasekhar written by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2020 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpts from Chandra-father correspondence: 1928-1933 -- Excerpts from Chandra-father correspondence: 1934-1936 -- Excerpts from K.S. Krishnan correspondence: 1934-1938 -- Miscellaneous letters -- Chandra and Eddington correspondence from 1933-1943 -- Rosenfeld correspondence: January and February 1935 -- Selected correspondence between Lalitha and Chandra 1930-1934 -- Selected correspondence from Lalitha 1935.

The Mathematical Theory of Black Holes

Author : Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780198503705
Total Pages : 676 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book The Mathematical Theory of Black Holes written by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the reissued Oxford Classic Texts in the Physical Sciences series, this book was first published in 1983, and has swiftly become one of the great modern classics of relativity theory. It represents a personal testament to the work of the author, who spent several years writing and working-out the entire subject matter. The theory of black holes is the most simple and beautiful consequence of Einstein's relativity theory. At the time of writing there was no physical evidence for the existence of these objects, therefore all that Professor Chandrasekhar used for their construction were modern mathematical concepts of space and time. Since that time a growing body of evidence has pointed to the truth of Professor Chandrasekhar's findings, and the wisdom contained in this book has become fully evident.

S. Chandrasekhar Man Of Science

Author : Radhika Ramnath
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 9350299593
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book S. Chandrasekhar Man Of Science written by Radhika Ramnath and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A must read for those interested in the great man'-The Times of India 'I discovered what true mathematical elegance is from Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar' - Carl Sagan, who studied under Professor Chandrasekhar at the University of Chicago The world knows S. Chandrasekhar as a Nobel laureate and an outstanding astrophysicist. But he was, at the same time, a caring uncle, a devoted husband and a compassionate brother, who made it a point to reach out to everyone around him despite his legendary status. This compilation brings out the various facets of the man and the scientist. It includes some of his more general essays and lectures in which he lucidly presents his thoughts on the pursuit of science, creativity, his work, and his abiding love for his motherland. There are also reminiscences by family members who interacted with him and grew to adore the man who, they remember, had as beautiful a heart as his handwriting. This collection strives to bring to the fore the person that was Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and the life he led: from his engagement with science to the little anecdotes that illuminated the lives of those around him.

Newton's Principia for the Common Reader

Author : Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019852675X
Total Pages : 621 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (985 download)

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Download or read book Newton's Principia for the Common Reader written by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newton's Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica provides a coherent and deductive presentation of his discovery of the universal law of gravitation. It is very much more than a demonstration that 'to us it is enough that gravity really does exist and act according to the laws which wehave explained and abundantly serves to account for all the motions of the celestial bodies and the sea'. It is important to us as a model of all mathematical physics.Representing a decade's work from a distinguished physicist, this is the first comprehensive analysis of Newton's Principia without recourse to secondary sources. Professor Chandrasekhar analyses some 150 propositions which form a direct chain leading to Newton's formulation of his universal law ofgravitation. In each case, Newton's proofs are arranged in a linear sequence of equations and arguments, avoiding the need to unravel the necessarily convoluted style of Newton's connected prose. In almost every case, a modern version of the proofs is given to bring into sharp focus the beauty,clarity, and breath-taking economy of Newton's methods.Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is one of the most reknowned scientists of the twentieth century, whose career spanned over 60 years. Born in India, educated at the University of Cambridge in England, he served as Emeritus Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at theUniversity of Chicago, where he has was based from 1937 until his death in 1996. His early research into the evolution of stars is now a cornerstone of modern astrophysics, and earned him the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1983. Later work into gravitational interactions between stars, the properties offluids, magnetic fields, equilibrium ellipsoids, and black holes has earned him awards throughout the world, including the Gold Medal from the Royal Astronomical Society in London (1953), the National Medal of Science in the United States (1966), and the Copley Medal from the Royal Society (1984).His many publications include Radiative transfer (1950), Hydrodynamic and hydromagnetic stability (1961), and The mathematical theory of black holes (1983), each being praised for its breadth and clarity. Newton's Principia for the common reader is the result of Professor Chandrasekhar's profoundadmiration for a scientist whose work he believed is unsurpassed, and unsurpassable.

From White Dwarfs to Black Holes

Author : G. Srinivasan
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226769967
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (699 download)

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Download or read book From White Dwarfs to Black Holes written by G. Srinivasan and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1999-06-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From White Dwarfs to Black Holes chronicles the extraordinarily productive scientific career of Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, one of the twentieth century's most distinguished astrophysicists. Among Chandrasekhar's many discoveries were the critical mass that makes a star too massive to become a white dwarf and the mathematical theory of black holes. In 1983 he shared the Nobel Prize for Physics for these and other achievements. Over the course of more than six decades of active research Chandrasekhar investigated a dizzying array of subjects. G. Srinivasan notes in the preface to this book that "the range of Chandra's contributions is so vast that no one person in the physics or astronomy community can undertake the task of commenting on his achievements." Thus, in this collection, ten eminent scientists evaluate Chandrasekhar's contributions to their own fields of specialization. Donald E. Osterbrock closes the volume with a historical discussion of Chandrasekhar's interactions with graduate students during his more than quarter century at Yerkes Observatory. Contributors are James Binney, John L. Friedman, Norman R. Lebovitz, Donald E. Osterbrock, E. N. Parker, Roger Penrose, A. R. P. Rau, George B. Rybicki, E. E. Salpeter, Bernard F. Schutz, and G. Srinivasan.

From White Dwarfs to Black Holes

Author : G. Srinivasan
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226769974
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (699 download)

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Download or read book From White Dwarfs to Black Holes written by G. Srinivasan and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2000-05-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From White Dwarfs to Black Holes chronicles the extraordinarily productive scientific career of Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, one of the twentieth century's most distinguished astrophysicists. Among Chandrasekhar's many discoveries were the critical mass that makes a star too massive to become a white dwarf and the mathematical theory of black holes. In 1983 he shared the Nobel Prize for Physics for these and other achievements. Over the course of more than six decades of active research Chandrasekhar investigated a dizzying array of subjects. G. Srinivasan notes in the preface to this book that "the range of Chandra's contributions is so vast that no one person in the physics or astronomy community can undertake the task of commenting on his achievements." Thus, in this collection, ten eminent scientists evaluate Chandrasekhar's contributions to their own fields of specialization. Donald E. Osterbrock closes the volume with a historical discussion of Chandrasekhar's interactions with graduate students during his more than quarter century at Yerkes Observatory. Contributors are James Binney, John L. Friedman, Norman R. Lebovitz, Donald E. Osterbrock, E. N. Parker, Roger Penrose, A. R. P. Rau, George B. Rybicki, E. E. Salpeter, Bernard F. Schutz, and G. Srinivasan.

Fluid Flows To Black Holes: A Tribute To S Chandrasekhar On His Birth Centenary

Author : Dhruba Jyoti Saikia
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814405272
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book Fluid Flows To Black Holes: A Tribute To S Chandrasekhar On His Birth Centenary written by Dhruba Jyoti Saikia and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2011-12-28 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book contains a biographical portrait, accounts of Chandrasekhar's role and impact on modern science, historical perspectives and personal reminiscences, several of which appeared in Physics Today, and reviews by leading experts in areas which Prof. Chandrasekhar pioneered. The reviews, which appeared in the Bulletin of the Astronomical Society of India, are either based on papers presented by scholars in the Chandrasekhar Centennial Symposium at the University of Chicago during 15-17 October 2010, or were additional reviews covering topics not represented at the conference by other distinguished astrophysicists. It provides a glimpse of some of the most exciting areas of modern astrophysics as a tribute to Prof Chandrasekhar on his birth centenary.

Selected Papers, Volume 3

Author : S. Chandrasekhar
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226100951
Total Pages : 660 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Selected Papers, Volume 3 written by S. Chandrasekhar and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third volume collecting the significant papers of the astrophysicist and Nobel laureate. The papers are grouped into four sections: dynamical friction and Brownian motion; statistical problems in astonomy; the statistical theory of turbulence; and hydromagnetic problems in astrophysics. Includes a brief foreword by mathematician Norman R. Lebovitz. Not indexed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

Author : Arun Anand
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 : 8184304641
Total Pages : 15 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (843 download)

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Download or read book Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar written by Arun Anand and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey through the life and legacy of a scientific pioneer with "Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar" by Arun Anand, a captivating biography that celebrates the extraordinary achievements of one of the greatest astrophysicists of the 20th century. Join Anand as he delves into the fascinating world of Chandrasekhar, offering readers a compelling glimpse into the mind of a visionary scientist and the groundbreaking discoveries that shaped our understanding of the universe. Follow Chandrasekhar's remarkable journey from his humble beginnings in India to his groundbreaking research at leading institutions around the world. Through Anand's insightful storytelling and meticulous research, readers are transported to a world of scientific discovery and intellectual pursuit, where Chandrasekhar's genius and passion for knowledge shine brightly. Themes of perseverance, curiosity, and intellectual curiosity permeate "Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar," offering readers a profound exploration of the human spirit and the quest for understanding. Anand's portrayal of Chandrasekhar's struggles and triumphs inspires readers to pursue their own dreams and embrace the wonders of the universe. Characterized by its depth of insight and engaging narrative, "Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar" captivates readers with its blend of biography, science, and history. Anand's ability to convey complex scientific concepts in accessible language makes this book suitable for readers of all backgrounds, from aspiring scientists to avid enthusiasts of astrophysics. Since its publication, "Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar" has been hailed as a definitive biography of one of the greatest minds of the modern era, earning praise for its comprehensive coverage and engaging prose. Anand's tribute to Chandrasekhar's legacy serves as a testament to the power of intellect and the enduring impact of scientific discovery. As you delve into the pages of "Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar," you'll find yourself inspired by Chandrasekhar's brilliance and his unwavering dedication to unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. Anand's compelling biography is a reminder of the importance of curiosity, perseverance, and the pursuit of knowledge in shaping our understanding of the universe. Don't miss your chance to explore the life and legacy of a scientific pioneer with "Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar" by Arun Anand. Let this captivating biography be your guide to the remarkable achievements of one of the greatest astrophysicists of our time. Grab your copy now and embark on a journey through the cosmos with Chandrasekhar as your guide.

A Quest for Perspectives

Author : Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1860942083
Total Pages : 1449 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book A Quest for Perspectives written by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2001 with total page 1449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This invaluable book presents selected papers of S Chandrasekhar, co-winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1983 and a scientific giant well known for his prolific and monumental contributions to astrophysics, physics and applied mathematics. The reader will find here most of Chandrasekhar's articles that led to major developments in various areas of physics and astrophysics. There are also articles of a popular and historical nature, as well as some hitherto unpublished material based on Chandrasekhar's talks at conferences. Each section of the book contains annotations by the editor.

Selected Papers, Volume 5

Author : Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226100982
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Selected Papers, Volume 5 written by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1990-05-11 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the fifth of six volumes collecting significant papers of the distinguished astrophysicist and Nobel laureate S. Chandrasekhar. His work is notable for its breadth as well as for its brilliance; his practice has been to change his focus from time to time to pursue new areas of research. The result has been a prolific career full of discoveries and insights, some of which are only now being fully appreciated. Chandrasekhar has selected papers that trace the development of his ideas and that present aspects of his work not fully covered in the books he has periodically published to summarize his research in each area. Volume 5 covers all of Chandrasekhar's contributions to the general theory of relativity and relativity's astrophysical applications (except his research on black holes and colliding gravitational waves, which is covered in Volume 6). The major topics include the influence of general relativity on the pulsations and stability of stars; the back reaction of gravitational waves on their sources; and post-Newtonian approximations to general relativity and their astrophysical applications. In addition to research papers, the volume includes two 1972 lectures in which Chandrasekhar assessed the past, present, and future of relativistic astrophysics. The foreword by astrophysicist Kip S. Thorne is an absorbing, brief history of the field since 1961, capturing the atmosphere of the early research and clarifying Chandrasekhar's dominant role in it. Chandrasekhar has never written a monograph synthesizing his research in relativistic astrophysics, and therefore this volume of his papers serves as a summary of that work for students and more senior researchers.

Ellipsoidal Figures of Equilibrium

Author : Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Publisher : Dover Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Ellipsoidal Figures of Equilibrium written by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and published by Dover Publications. This book was released on 1987 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fluid Flows to Black Holes

Author : D. J. Saikia
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814374768
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Fluid Flows to Black Holes written by D. J. Saikia and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2011 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book contains reviews by leading experts in areas which Prof. Chandrasekhar pioneered, as well as a historical perspective, a biographical portrait and personal reminiscences. The reviews, which first appeared in the Bulletin of the Astronomical Society of India, include papers presented by scholars at the Chandrasekhar Centennial Symposium held in the University of Chicago on 15–17 October 2010, and some additional reviews by other distinguished astrophysicists covering topics not represented at the conference. This volume provides a glimpse into some of the most exciting areas of modern astrophysics as a fitting tribute to Prof. Chandrasekhar on his birth centenary.