Автор: Andrew Shaw
Издательство: Wiley
Год издания: 2006
isbn: 0470091371
Количество страниц: 352
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
Astrochemistry as a subject has been rapidly evolving in recent years driven by theory and experimental results. It is a subject that encompasses chemistry, physics, astronomy and biology, and can be thought of as moving from the chemical make up of other atmospheres and space itself, through to the formation of organic life in the universe. It has moved very much from a subject portrayed in science fiction films to hard science. From a teaching point of view, it has the advantage of combining key elements of chemistry with physics and biology in an interesting and stimulating subject, much more appealing to the students than more traditional chemistry subjects. It could become the 'atmospheric chemistry' course of tomorrow.
Astrochemistry is a basic introduction to the chemistry and physics of atmospheres other than Earth's. It is based osecond year chemistry course and assumes some knowledge of physical and organic chemistry along with some basic physics. Little prior knowledge of biology or astrophysics is assumed. Starting with an introduction to the chemical universe, the text covers stellar, meteorite, comet and planetary chemistry, before covering prebiotic chemistry and life in the solar system. Results from the latest research have been included throughout.
Издательство: TF-TAYLOR
Год издания: 2003
isbn: ISBN 0750308680
Количество страниц: 545
Язык: русский
Формат: PDF
Astronomically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Astronomy and Physics serves as a guide to what has been said about astronomy through the ages, from the past to the present. Containing approximately 1,550 quotations and numerous illustrations, this resource is the largest compilation of astronomy and astrophysics quotations published to date. A quick glance through the table of contents illustrates the variety of topics discussed. Readers can quickly and easily access the wit and wisdom of several hundred scientists, writers, philosophers, poets, and academics using the comprehensive indexes
Автор: David R. Topper
Издательство: Springer
Год издания: 2007
isbn: 9780387710181
Количество страниц: 218
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
The overall structure of the book is plain. Sandwiched between two chapters on the doggedness of Einstein are ten more in approximately chronological order, beginning with an ancient astronomical measurement followed by episodes from the Scientific Revolution (Copernicus through Newton), with accompanying background narratives from ancient science, telling tales revealing some quirky sides of scientists. The format is simple: every chapter constitutes more or less an essay unto itself; furthermore, each is divided into subsections, which are occasionally followed by boxed-in essays on specific peripheral topics. To preserve the integrity of the argument of each chapter while concomitantly avoiding too much duplication, I have cross-referenced relevant material from elsewhere in the book by section number, for example, “see section 2.3” means section 3 of Chapter 2. Accordingly, the book may be read in any order. So, begin browsing, perusing, reading—wherever you wish.
Автор: Starck J.L., Murtagh F.
Издательство: Springer
Год издания: 2006
isbn: 3540330240
Количество страниц: 335
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
With information and scale as central themes, this comprehensive survey explains how to handle real problems in astronomical data analysis using a modern arsenal of powerful techniques. It treats those innovative methods of image, signal, and data processing that are proving to be both effective and widely relevant. The authors are leaders in this rapidly developing field and draw upon decades of experience. They have been playing leading roles in international projects such as the Virtual Observatory and the Grid. The book addresses not only students and professional astronomers and astrophysicists, but also serious amateur astronomers and specialists in earth observation, medical imaging, and data mining. The coverage includes chapters or appendices on: detection and filtering; image compression; multichannel, multiscale, and catalog data analytical methods; wavelets transforms, Picard iteration, and software tools.This second edition of Starck and Murtagh's highly appreciated reference again deals with topics that are at or beyond the state of the art. It presents material which is more algorithmically oriented than most alternatives and broaches new areas like ridgelet and curvelet transforms. Throughout the book various additions and updates have been made.
Автор: James Lequeux
Издательство: Springer
Год издания: 2004
isbn: 3540213260
Количество страниц: 437
Язык: english
Формат: DJVU
Describing interstellar matter in our galaxy in all of its various forms, this book also considers the physical and chemical processes that are occurring within this matter. The first seven chapters present the various components making up the interstellar matter and detail the ways that we are able to study them. The following seven chapters are devoted to the physical, chemical and dynamical processes that control the behaviour of interstellar matter. These include the instabilities and cloud collapse processes that lead to the formation of stars. The last chapter summarizes the transformations that can occur between the different phases of the interstellar medium. Emphasizing methods over results, The Interstellar Medium is written for graduate students, for young astronomers, and also for any researchers who have developed an interest in the interstell
Автор: Baars Jacob W.M.
Издательство: Springer
Год издания: 2007
isbn: 0387697330
Количество страниц: 254
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
Reflector antennas are widely used in the microwave and millimeter wavelength domain. Radio astronomers have developed techniques of calibration of large antennas with radio astronomical methods. These have not been comprehensively described. This text aims to fill this gap. The Paraboloidal Reflector Antenna in Radio Astronomy and Communication: Theory and Practice takes a practical approach to the characterization of antennas. All calculations and results in the form of tables and figures have been made with Mathematica by Wolfram Research. The reader can use the procedures for the implementation of his/her own input data. The book should be of use to all who are involved in the design and calibration of large antennas, like ground station managers and engineers, practicing radio astronomers, and finally, graduate students in radio astronomy and communication technology.
Автор: K. S. Krishna Swamy
Издательство: World Scientific Publishing Co
Год издания: 2005
isbn: 9812562931
Количество страниц: 264
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
Dust in the Universe: Similarities And Differences (World Scientific Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics)
By K. S. Krishna Swamy
Автор: William C. Livingston
Издательство: World Scientific Publishing Co
Год издания: 2005
isbn: 9812382445
Количество страниц: 468
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
There are several textbooks available on solar astronomy which deal with advanced astrophysical aspects of solar physics, and books which provide very elementary knowledge about the Sun. This book will help to bridge the gap. It aims to stimulate interest in solar astronomy, presenting at one place the basic methods and techniques used in the field, together with the latest findings and the excitement in solar physics. As solar astronomy is becoming very popular among amateur astronomers and laymen, the book provides the practical knowledge to build simple solar telescopes and other equipment for making solar observations. Amateur astronomers have made important contributions to solar astronomy, and this book will help to guide them in their endeavours. The book can also serve as a text for undergraduate and graduate students starting out on solar physics. Using it, graduate students can easily embark on specific topics of research in solar astronomy.
Автор: David Ratledge (editor)
Издательство: Springer
Год издания: 2005
isbn: 1852337346
Количество страниц: 184
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
The CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) has revolutionised optical astronomy during the past 20 years, and specialised astronomical CCD cameras are now even more affordable, colour is standard, and they provide spectacular results. Digital Astrophotography: The State of the Art, provides some examples of the best images, and gives readers hints and tips about how to get the best out of this extraordinary technology.
Experts in CCD astronomy from North America and Europe have contributed to this book, illustrating their help and advice with many beautiful colour images – the book is in full colour throughout. Techniques range from using simple webcams to highly technical aspects such as supernovae patrolling. Computer processing, stacking and image-enhancement are detailed, along with many hints and tips from the experts
Автор: Celletti Alessandra, Perozzi Ettore
Издательство: Springer
Год издания: 2007
isbn: 038730777X
Количество страниц: 262
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
The common perception of Celestial Mechanics is that of a discipline which needs advanced mathematics and astronomy to be understood. Yet modern Celestial Mechanics has a rather different taste and a truly interdisciplinary nature. The number of celestial objects known to mankind has dramatically increased, the long-awaited presence of extrasolar planets has been eventually detected around other stars, spaceflight dynamics has brought new applications encompassing rocked dynamics, the place-in-orbit of artificial satellites and interplanetary mission design. Solar System exploration has grown as a long term strategy for the construction of a permanent base on the Moon and a manned mission to Mars.
The aim of the book is to show to the people at large, as well as to a more skilled audience, the many fascinating aspects of modern celestial mechanics. After giving to the reader the necessary technical tools needed for a basic understanding of the underlying physical phenomena (using only elementary mathematics), facts and figures are provided on historical events, modern discoveries and future applications. Contents are divided into major topics where the three "souls" of modern celestial mechanics (dynamical systems, Solar System & stellar systems, spaceflight dynamics) play a major role. As an example, spin-orbit resonances can be explained using fractional algebra and subsequently described in action as "cosmic spinning tops". Easily observable effects such as the existence of a "dark side of the Moon" (and of many other satellites) can be compared to the "complete synchronous rotation" achieved by a geostationary telecommunication satellite in order to be always in view of the receiving parabolas on the ground. On longer time scales, the consequences of spin-orbit interaction may dramatically change the evolution of a planet when chaos enters the scene and must be taken into account in searching habitable planets around other stars.
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