Astrophysics

A self-contained presentation of the dynamics of nonlinear waves in combustion and other non-equilibrium energetic systems for students and specialists.

A self-contained presentation of the dynamics of nonlinear waves in combustion and other non-equilibrium energetic systems for students and specialists.

This book presents the astrophysical concepts behind astronomical spectroscopy, covering both theoretical and practical elements.

An introduction to the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence through the lens of Fermi''s paradox, discussing methodology and potential solutions.

This book presents the astrophysical concepts behind astronomical spectroscopy, covering both theoretical and practical elements.

This book presents gravitational lensing as an essential tool in astrophysics for tracking dark matter at all scales in the Universe.

This book presents gravitational lensing as an essential tool in astrophysics for tracking dark matter at all scales in the Universe.

Presents the fundamentals of gas dynamics for graduate students and researchers in the subject.

Presents the fundamentals of gas dynamics for graduate students and researchers in the subject.

Presents the current state of the art in lightning science, for advanced undergraduate and graduate students on a single-semester course.

Presents the current state of the art in lightning science, for advanced undergraduate and graduate students on a single-semester course.

Written for graduate students and researchers, this book presents an up-to-date overview of the phenomenology and impact of magnetic fields.

Written for graduate students and researchers, this book presents an up-to-date overview of the phenomenology and impact of magnetic fields.

Reviews our current understanding of the subject.

Reviews our current understanding of the subject.

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book explores what makes the conditions on Earth ''just right'' to sustain life.

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book explores what makes the conditions on Earth ''just right'' to sustain life.

Presents state-of-the-art sparse and multiscale image and signal processing with applications in astronomy, biology, MRI, media, and forensics.

Presents state-of-the-art sparse and multiscale image and signal processing with applications in astronomy, biology, MRI, media, and forensics.

This textbook provides advanced undergraduates and graduates with up-to-date coverage of space physics from the Sun to the interstellar medium.

This textbook provides advanced undergraduates and graduates with up-to-date coverage of space physics from the Sun to the interstellar medium.

An overview of modern cosmology, accessible to undergraduate students, with emphasis on physical foundations and relations to modern observations.

An overview of modern cosmology, accessible to undergraduate students, with emphasis on physical foundations and relations to modern observations.

This book discusses the big questions about how the discovery of extraterrestrial life, whether intelligent or microbial, would impact society and humankind.

This book discusses the big questions about how the discovery of extraterrestrial life, whether intelligent or microbial, would impact society and humankind.

An engaging introduction to collisionless shocks in space plasmas, presenting a complete review, from first principles to current research.

An engaging introduction to collisionless shocks in space plasmas, presenting a complete review, from first principles to current research.

This book describes how changes in the Earth''s orientation are observed and computed in terms of tidal forcing and models of the Earth''s interior.

This book describes how changes in the Earth''s orientation are observed and computed in terms of tidal forcing and models of the Earth''s interior.

A comprehensive review of state-of-the-art techniques, models and research methods in modern astronomical polarimetry.

Explore spectacular advances in contemporary physics with this unique celebration of the centennial of Einstein''s discovery of general relativity.

A comprehensive review of state-of-the-art techniques, models and research methods in modern astronomical polarimetry.

Explore spectacular advances in contemporary physics with this unique celebration of the centennial of Einstein''s discovery of general relativity.

A stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics and mathematics, this second edition contains two new chapters and new exercises.

A stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics and mathematics, this second edition contains two new chapters and new exercises.

Reviews the historical development of all the key areas of modern astrophysics.

Reviews the historical development of all the key areas of modern astrophysics.

New and updated edition of advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook on observational astronomy.

New and updated edition of advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook on observational astronomy.

A 2003 introduction to basic practical tools, methods and phenomena that underlie quantitative astronomy.

Leading experts present the current state of knowledge of the subject of magnetoconvection from the viewpoint of applied mathematics.

Leading experts present the current state of knowledge of the subject of magnetoconvection from the viewpoint of applied mathematics.

This volume covers all aspects of cosmology and extragalactic astronomy at an advanced level.

This authoritative text guides graduate students and researchers through the key physical processes governing stars and stellar systems.

A clear and authoritative book on all the fundamental physical processes graduate students need for research in astrophysics and cosmology.

Offering practical advice on a range of wavelengths, this highly accessible and self-contained book presents a broad overview of astronomical instrumentation, techniques, and tools.

CHOICE: Highly RecommendedQuarks, Leptons and The Big Bang, Third Edition, is a clear, readable and self-contained introduction to particle physics and related areas of cosmology.

This book suitable for post graduates in Physics and Astrophysics aims at introducing the theory of general relativity as an important background for doing astrophysics.

Space weather is one of the most significant natural hazards to human life and health.

The authors have put forth great efforts in gathering present day knowledge about different objects within our solar system and universe.