Astrophysics

Focusing on the ultimate limits of observational astronomy, Harwit explores how well we will ever understand the Universe.

Focusing on the ultimate limits of observational astronomy, Harwit explores how well we will ever understand the Universe.

This lavishly illustrated text, by two leading experts, presents all the current evidence for black holes and their cosmic context.

This introduction to the few-body problem progresses from two-body motion and classical planetary dynamics to modern numerical methods.

The definitive story of the discovery of cosmic voids from a key protagonist in the development of the discipline.

This introduction to the few-body problem progresses from two-body motion and classical planetary dynamics to modern numerical methods.

This concise textbook covers all aspects of the interstellar and intergalactic medium, for graduate students and advanced undergraduates.

A comprehensive examination of nearly fourteen billion years of galaxy formation and evolution, from primordial gas to present-day galaxies.

A comprehensive examination of nearly fourteen billion years of galaxy formation and evolution, from primordial gas to present-day galaxies.

Explores fundamental philosophical and scientific questions about the nature of life, particularly in relation to the search for extraterrestrial life.

An advanced review of how binary stars affect stellar evolution, presenting results from state-of-the art models and recent observations.

A complete text on the physics of gamma-ray bursts, the most brilliant explosions since the Big Bang.

An introduction to magnetohydrodynamics combining theory with advanced topics including the applications of plasma physics to thermonuclear fusion and plasma astrophysics.

Outlining Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND), this volume assesses its viability as the leading alternative to the standard cosmological model.

Explores fundamental philosophical and scientific questions about the nature of life, particularly in relation to the search for extraterrestrial life.

Outlining Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND), this volume assesses its viability as the leading alternative to the standard cosmological model.

Treats the origin of magnetic fields in planets, stars and galaxies, and the manner of their evolution over time.

Describes computational methods for parametric and nonparametric modeling of stochastic dynamics.

This essential book is the first comprehensive exposition in the area of optimal low-thrust orbit transfer using non-singular variables.

An essential overview of the physical and mathematical background of radiative transfer, and its applications to stellar and planetary atmospheres.

An essential overview of the physical and mathematical background of radiative transfer, and its applications to stellar and planetary atmospheres.

Provides an overview of the fundamentals of Bayesian inference and its applications within astrophysics, for graduate students and researchers.

A complete text on the physics of gamma-ray bursts, the most brilliant explosions since the Big Bang.

An introduction to magnetohydrodynamics combining theory with advanced topics including the applications of plasma physics to thermonuclear fusion and plasma astrophysics.

This essential book is the first comprehensive exposition in the area of optimal low-thrust orbit transfer using non-singular variables.

A comprehensive yet accessible textbook introducing the nature of the rarefied matter that pervades the space between stars.

An introduction to cosmic magnetic fields on a range of astrophysical and cosmological scales for young researchers and graduate students.

A comprehensive and engaging textbook, covering the entire astrophysics curriculum in one volume.

Explains the fundamentals of astronomy together with the hottest current topics in this field, such as exoplanets and gravitational waves.

Explains the fundamentals of astronomy together with the hottest current topics in this field, such as exoplanets and gravitational waves.

A quantitative introduction to planetary science for advanced undergraduates, including planet formation, exoplanets and planetary habitability.

A self-contained graduate-level introduction to the physical processes that shape planetary systems, covering all stages of planet formation.

A quantitative introduction to planetary science for advanced undergraduates, including planet formation, exoplanets and planetary habitability.

A self-contained graduate-level introduction to the physical processes that shape planetary systems, covering all stages of planet formation.

The physics of emission, absorption and interaction of light in astrophysics and in laboratory plasmas is developed from first principles.

The physics of emission, absorption and interaction of light in astrophysics and in laboratory plasmas is developed from first principles.

An account of classic and contemporary aspects of astrophysics, with an emphasis on analytical calculations and physical understanding.

An account of classic and contemporary aspects of astrophysics, with an emphasis on analytical calculations and physical understanding.

A hands-on guide to Bayesian models with R, JAGS, Python, and Stan code, for a wide range of astronomical data types.

Presents the physics of stars in relation to modern topics such as neutrino oscillations, supernovae, black holes, and gravitational waves.

Presents the physics of stars in relation to modern topics such as neutrino oscillations, supernovae, black holes, and gravitational waves.

This book presents the basics of gravitational lensing, accessible to students and researchers with a wide range of backgrounds.

This book presents the basics of gravitational lensing, accessible to students and researchers with a wide range of backgrounds.

A thorough introduction to radio astronomy and techniques for students and researchers approaching radio astronomy for the first time.

A thorough introduction to radio astronomy and techniques for students and researchers approaching radio astronomy for the first time.

Provides advanced students with an introduction to modern galactic dynamics, and equips them with useful observational and theoretical tools.

This advanced textbook reviews the complex interaction between the Sun''s plasma atmosphere and its magnetic field.

The book discusses the phenomenal diversity of cosmic and terrestrial plasmas, from the early universe to the Earth''s ionosphere.

Provides advanced students with an introduction to modern galactic dynamics, and equips them with useful observational and theoretical tools.