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Dark Matter - Evidence, Theory, And Constraints

by David Ellis, David J. E. Marsh e Viraf M. Mehta

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 A complete treatment of all aspects of dark matter physics This book provides an incisive, self-contained introduction to one of the most intriguing subjects in modern physics, presenting the evidence we have from astrophysics for the existence of dark matter, the theories for what it could be, and the cutting-edge experimental and observational methods for testing them. It begins with a survey of the astrophysical phenomena, from rotation curves to lensing and cosmological structure formation. It goes on to offer the most comprehensive overview available of all three major theories, discussing weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs), axions, and primordial black holes. The book explains the constraints on each theory, such as direct detection and indirect astrophysical limits, and enables students to build physical intuition using hands-on exercises and supplemental material.<ul><li>The only book to treat extensively WIMPs, axions, and primordial black holes</li><li>Provides balanced coverage of the evidence, theory, and testing for dark matter from astrophysics, particle physics, and experimental physics</li><li>Includes original problems and short quizzes throughout</li><li>Accompanied by Jupyter notebooks that give sample calculations and methods to reproduce key results and graphs</li><li>An ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and an essential reference for researchers</li></ul>
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Physics Of Binary Star Evolution - From Stars To X-Ray Binaries And Gravitational Wave Sources

by Edward P.J. Van Den Heuvel e Thomas M. Tauris

106,00€ + 10% CARD

 A graduate-level textbook on the astrophysics of binary star systems and their evolution Physics of Binary Star Evolution is an up-to-date textbook on the astrophysics and evolution of binary star systems. Theoretical astrophysicists Thomas Tauris and Edward van den Heuvel cover a wide range of phenomena and processes, including mass transfer and ejection, common envelopes, novae and supernovae, X-ray binaries, millisecond radio pulsars, and gravitational wave (GW) sources, and their links to stellar evolution. The authors walk through the observed properties and evolution of different types of binaries, with special emphasis on those containing compact objects (neutron stars, black holes, and white dwarfs). Attention is given to the formation mechanisms of GW sourcesmerging double neutron stars and black holes as well as ultra-compact GW binaries hosting white dwarfsand to the progenitors of these sources and how they are observed with radio telescopes, X-ray satellites, and GW detectors (LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA, Einstein Telescope, Cosmic Explorer, and LISA). Supported by illustrations, equations, and exercises, Physics of Binary Star Evolution combines theory and observations to guide readers through the wonders of a field that will play a central role in modern astrophysics for decades to come. <ul><li>465 equations, 47 tables, and 350+ figures</li><li>More than 80 exercises (analytical, numerical, and computational)</li><li>Over 2,500 extensive, up-to-date references</li></ul>
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Dynamics Of Planetary Systems

by Scott Tremaine

82,15€ + 10% CARD

 An introduction to celestial mechanics for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers new to the field Celestial mechanicsthe study of the movement of planets, satellites, and smaller bodies such as cometsis one of the oldest subjects in the physical sciences. Since the mid-twentieth century, the field has experienced a renaissance due to advances in space flight, digital computing, numerical mathematics, nonlinear dynamics, and chaos theory, and the discovery of exoplanets. This modern, authoritative introduction to planetary system dynamics reflects these recent developments and discoveries and is suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers. The book treats both traditional subjects, such as the two-body and three-body problems, lunar theory, and Hamiltonian perturbation theory, as well as a diverse range of other topics, including chaos in the solar system, comet dynamics, extrasolar planets, planetesimal dynamics, resonances, tidal friction and disruption, and more. The book provides readers with all the core concepts, tools, and methods needed to conduct research in the subject.<ul><li>Provides an authoritative introduction that reflects recent advances in the field</li><li>Topics treated include Andoyer variables, co-orbital satellites and quasi-satellites, Hills problem, the Milankovich equations, Colombos top and Cassini states, the Yarkovsky and YORP effects, orbit determination for extrasolar planets, and more</li><li>More than 100 end-of-book problems elaborate on concepts not fully covered in the main text</li><li>Appendixes summarize the necessary background material</li><li>Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students; some knowledge of Hamiltonian mechanics and methods of mathematical physics (vectors, matrices, special functions, etc.) required</li><li>Solutions manual available on request for instructors who adopt the book for a course</li></ul>
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High-Energy Astrophysics

by Fulvio Melia

116,60€ + 10% CARD

 High-energy astrophysics involves the study of exceedingly dynamic and energetic phenomena occurring near the most extreme celestial objects known to exist, such as black holes, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and supernova remnants. This title introduces topics at the forefront of research, including relativistic particles, and energetic radiation.
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Stellar Spectral Classification

by Christopher J. Corbally e Richard O. Gray

116,60€ + 10% CARD

 Discusses both the foundations and techniques of MK and other spectral classification systems. This book introduces the astrophysics of spectroscopy, reviews the entire field of stellar astronomy, and shows how the well-tested methods of spectral classification are a tool for graduate students and researchers working in astronomy and astrophysics.
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Supernovae And Nucleosynthesis - An Investigation Of The History Of Matter, From The Big Bang To The Present

by David Arnett

121,90€ + 10% CARD

 This book investigates the question of how matter has evolved since its origin in the Big Bang, from the cosmological synthesis of hydrogen and helium to the generation of the complex set of nuclei that comprise our world and our selves. A central theme is the evolution of gravitationally contained thermonuclear reactors, otherwise known as stars. Our current understanding is presented systematically and quantitatively, by combining simple analytic models with new state-of-the-art computer simulations. The narrative begins with the clues (primarily the solar system abundance pattern), the constraining physics (primarily nuclear and particle physics), and the thermonuclear burning in the Big Bang itself. It continues with a step-by-step description of how stars evolve by nuclear reactions, a critical investigation of supernova explosion mechanisms and the formation of neutron stars and of black holes, and an analysis of how such explosions appear to astronomers (illustrated by comparison with recent observations). It concludes with a synthesis of these ideas for galactic evolution, with implications for nucleosynthesis in the first generation of stars and for the solar system abundance pattern. Emphasis is given to questions that remain open, and to active research areas that bridge the disciplines of astronomy, cosmochemistry, physics, and planetary and space science. Extensive references are given.
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Theory Of Stellar Pulsation. (Psa-2), Volume 2

by John P. Cox

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 Covering both radial and nonradial oscillations, this book includes not only a thorough treatment of the basic theory of stellar pulsation but also a comprehensive synthesis of the most recent work done in this area. Originally published in 1980. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previ
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Theory Of Stellar Pulsation. (Psa-2), Volume 2

by John P. Cox

99,38€ + 10% CARD

 Covering both radial and nonradial oscillations, this book includes not only a thorough treatment of the basic theory of stellar pulsation but also a comprehensive synthesis of the most recent work done in this area. Originally published in 1980. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
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Exoplanetary Atmospheres - Theoretical Concepts And Foundations

by Kevin Heng

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 The study of exoplanetary atmospheres--that is, of planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system--may be our best hope for discovering life elsewhere in the universe. This dynamic, interdisciplinary field requires practitioners to apply knowledge from atmospheric and climate science, astronomy and astrophysics, chemistry, geology and geophysics, p
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Dynamical Evolution Of Globular Clusters

by Jr., Lyman, Jr. Spitzer

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 One of the world's most distinguished astrophysicists presents a comprehensive theoretical treatment of the dynamical evolution of globular clusters. Lyman Spitzer's research in this field established the framework for decades of investigation. Now he summarizes in a unified, systematic way this branch of theoretical astrophysics with its still cha
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Theory Of Rotating Stars. (Psa-1), Volume 1

by Jean-Louis Tassoul

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 Ever since the first observations of sunspots in the early seventeenth century, stellar rotation has been a major topic in astronomy and astrophysics. Jean-Louis Tassoul synthesizes a large number of theoretical investigations on rotating stars. Drawing upon his own research, Professor Tassoul also carefully critiques various competing ideas. In th
Dynamical Evolution Of Globular Clusters

by Jr. Lyman Spitzer e Jr., Lyman Spitzer

42,40€ + 10% CARD

 One of the world's most distinguished astrophysicists presents a comprehensive theoretical treatment of the dynamical evolution of globular clusters. Lyman Spitzer's research in this field established the framework for decades of investigation. Now he summarizes in a unified, systematic way this branch of theoretical astrophysics with its still cha
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Theory Of Rotating Stars. (Psa-1), Volume 1

by Jean-Louis Tassoul

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 Ever since the first observations of sunspots in the early seventeenth century, stellar rotation has been a major topic in astronomy and astrophysics. Jean-Louis Tassoul synthesizes a large number of theoretical investigations on rotating stars. Drawing upon his own research, Professor Tassoul also carefully critiques various competing ideas. In th
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Theory Of Stellar Atmospheres - An Introduction To Astrophysical Non-Equilibrium Quantitative Spectroscopic Analysis

by Dimitri Mihalas e Ivan Hubeny

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 The most authoritative synthesis of the quantitative spectroscopic analysis of stellar atmospheres This book provides an in-depth and self-contained treatment of the latest advances achieved in quantitative spectroscopic analyses of the observable outer layers of stars and similar objects. Written by two leading researchers in the field, it presents a comprehensive account of both the physical foundations and numerical methods of such analyses. The book is ideal for astronomers who want to acquire deeper insight into the physical foundations of the theory of stellar atmospheres, or who want to learn about modern computational techniques for treating radiative transfer in non-equilibrium situations. It can also serve as a rigorous yet accessible introduction to the discipline for graduate students.<ul><li>Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date account of the field</li><li>Covers computational methods as well as the underlying physics</li><li>Serves as an ideal reference book for researchers and a rigorous yet accessible textbook for graduate students</li><li>An online illustration package is available to professors at press.princeton.edu</li></ul>
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Introduction To Modeling Convection In Planets And Stars - Magnetic Field, Density Stratification, Rotation

by Gary A. Glatzmaier

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 Provides readers with the skills they need to write computer codes that simulate convection, internal gravity waves, and magnetic field generation in the interiors and atmospheres of rotating planets and stars. This book describes how to create codes that simulate the internal dynamics of planets and stars.
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Conversations On Electric And Magnetic Fields In The Cosmos

by Eugene N. Parker

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 Today's standard textbooks treat the theoretical structure of electric and magnetic fields, but their emphasis is on electromagnetic radiation and static-electric and magnetic fields. In this book, Eugene Parker provides advanced graduate students and researchers with a much-needed complement to existing texts, one that discusses the dynamic electromagnetism of the cosmos--that is, the vast magnetic fields that are carried bodily in the swirling ionized gases of stars and galaxies and throughout intergalactic space. Parker is arguably the world's leading authority on solar wind and the effects of magnetic fields in the heliosphere, and his originality of thought and distinctive approach to physics are very much in evidence here. Seeking to enrich discussions in standard texts and correct misconceptions about the dynamics of these large-scale fields, Parker engages readers in a series of "conversations" that are at times anecdotal and even entertaining without ever sacrificing theoretical rigor. The dynamics he describes represents the Maxwell stresses of the magnetic field working against the pressure and inertia of the bulk motion of ionized gases, characterized in terms of the magnetic field and gas velocity. Parker shows how this dynamic interaction cannot be fully expressed in terms of the electric current and electric field. Conversations on Electric and Magnetic Fields in the Cosmos goes back to basics to explain why classical hydrodynamics and magnetohydrodynamics are inescapable, even in the deepest reaches of space.
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The First Galaxies In The Universe

by Abraham Loeb e Steven R. Furlanetto

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 Suitable for students and researchers on early galaxies, this title offers an introduction to frontiers in astrophysics: the quest to understand how the oldest and most distant galaxies in our universe first formed. It bridges the gap between theory and observation.
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Dynamics And Evolution Of Galactic Nuclei

by David Merritt

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 Deep within galaxies like the Milky Way, astronomers have found a fascinating legacy of Einstein's general theory of relativity: supermassive black holes. Connected to the evolution of the galaxies that contain these black holes, galactic nuclei are the sites of uniquely energetic events, including quasars, stellar tidal disruptions, and the genera
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High Energy Radiation From Black Holes - Gamma Rays, Cosmic Rays, And Neutrinos

by Charles D. Dermer e Govind Menon

139,13€ + 10% CARD

 Bright gamma-ray flares observed from sources far beyond our Milky Way Galaxy are best explained if enormous amounts of energy are liberated by black holes. This book presents an exposition of black-hole astrophysics and general relativity in order to understand how gamma rays, cosmic rays, and neutrinos are produced by black holes.
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Dynamics And Evolution Of Galactic Nuclei

by David Merritt

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 Deep within galaxies like the Milky Way, astronomers have found a fascinating legacy of Einstein's general theory of relativity: supermassive black holes. Connected to the evolution of the galaxies that contain these black holes, galactic nuclei are the sites of uniquely energetic events, including quasars, stellar tidal disruptions, and the genera
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Exoplanet Atmospheres - Physical Processes

by Sara Seager

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 Describes the basic physical processes - including radiative transfer, molecular absorption, and chemical processes - common to the various planetary atmospheres, as well as the transit, eclipse, and thermal phase variation observations that are unique to exoplanets.
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Physics Of The Interstellar And Intergalactic Medium

by Bruce T. Draine

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 Focuses 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. This title covers radiative processes, fluid dynamics, cosmic rays, and more.
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Galactic Dynamics - Second Edition

by James Binney e Scott Tremaine

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 Offers an introduction to galactic astrophysics to advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers. This book covers topics including N-body simulation methods, black holes in stellar systems, linear stability and response theory, and galaxy formation in the cosmological context.
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Dark Matter - Evidence, Theory, And Constraints

by David Ellis, David J. E. Marsh e Viraf M. Mehta

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