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An Introduction to Planetary Atmospheres

Published:

September 07, 2010

Author(s):

Agustin Sanchez-Lavega

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Planetary atmospheres is a relatively new, interdisciplinary subject that incorporates various areas of the physical and chemical sciences, including geophysics, geophysical fluid dynamics, atmospheric science, astronomy, and astrophysics. Providing a much-needed resource for this …

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$99.95

Physics of the Sun: A First Course

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August 26, 2009

Author(s):

Dermott J. Mullan

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With an emphasis on numerical modeling, Physics of the Sun: A First Course presents a quantitative examination of the physical structure of the Sun and the conditions of its extended atmosphere. It gives step-by-step instructions for calculating the numerical values of various physical quantities. …

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$87.95

Astrophysical Techniques, Fifth Edition

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August 11, 2008

Author(s):

C.R. Kitchin

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Emphasizing the underlying unity of all astronomical observations, Astrophysical Techniques, Fifth Edition provides a coherent state-of-the-art account ofthe instruments and techniques used in current astronomy and astrophysics. The fifth edition of this well-respected text includes many new …

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$75.95

An Introduction to the Physics of Interstellar Dust

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July 12, 2007

Author(s):

Endrik Krugel

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Streamlining the extensive information from the original, highly acclaimed monograph, this new An Introduction to the Physics of Interstellar Dust provides a concise reference and overview of interstellar dust and the interstellar medium. Drawn from a graduate course taught by the author, a highly …

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$97.95

Numerical Methods in Astrophysics: An Introduction

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December 13, 2006

Author(s):

Peter Bodenheimer; Gregory P. Laughlin; Michal Rozyczka; Harold. W Yorke

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Numerical Methods in Astrophysics: An Introduction outlines various fundamental numerical methods that can solve gravitational dynamics, hydrodynamics, and radiation transport equations. This resource indicates which methods are most suitable for particular problems, demonstrates what the accuracy …

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$97.95

Fundamentals of Astronomy

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July 20, 2006

Author(s):

C Barbieri

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Providing a broad overview of foundational concepts, Fundamentals of Astronomy covers topics ranging from spherical astronomy to celestial mechanics, closing with two chapters that discuss elements of astronomical photometry and spectroscopy. Supplementary and explanatory notes at the end of each …

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$79.95

Orbital Motion, Fourth Edition

Published:

December 31, 2004

Author(s):

A.E. Roy

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Long established as one of the premier references in the fields of astronomy, planetary science, and physics, the fourth edition of Orbital Motion continues to offer comprehensive coverage of the analytical methods of classical celestial mechanics while introducing the recent numerical experiments …

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$93.95

Cosmology in Gauge Field Theory and String Theory

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September 01, 2004

Author(s):

D. Bailin; Alexander Love

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Cosmology in Gauge Field Theory and String Theory focuses on the cosmological implications of the gauge theories of particle physics and of string theory. The book first examines the universe's series of phase transitions in which the successive gauge symmetries of the higher-temperature phase were …

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$85.95

Astronomy: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition (PBK)

Published:

June 01, 2003

Author(s):

A.E. Roy; D. Clarke

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Despite remarkable advances in astronomy, space research, and related technology since the first edition of this book was published, the philosophy of the prior editions has remained the same throughout. However, because of this progress, there is a need to update the information and present the …

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$69.95

Dust in the Galactic Environment, 2nd Edition

Published:

October 21, 2002

Author(s):

D.C.B Whittet

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Dust is a ubiquitous feature of the cosmos, impinging directly or indirectly on most fields of modern astronomy and astrophysics. Dust in the Galactic Environment, Second Edition provides a thorough overview of the subject, covering general concepts, methods of investigation, important results and …

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Redefining Possible

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Superstrings and Other Things: A Guide to Physics, Second Edition

Questioning the Universe: Concepts in Physics

From Atoms to Galaxies: A Conceptual Physics Approach to Scientific Awareness

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