Astrophysics

The series of books discusses the physics of laser and matter interaction, fluid dynamics of high-temperature and high-density compressible plasma, and kinetic phenomena and particle dynamics in laser-produced plasma.

A gripping first-person account of how scientists came to understand our universe's mysterious structureJ.

For twenty-five years following the Voyager mission, scientists speculated about Saturn's largest moon, a mysterious orb clouded in orange haze.

This book is a collection of lectures given in July 2007 at the Les Houches Summer School on "e;String Theory and the Real World: From particle physics to astrophysics.

The author argues that, after five decades of debate about the interactive of solar wind with the magnetosphere, it is time to get back to basics.

'A wonderful book about Stephen Hawking's biggest legacy' Spectator'Truly mind-stretching.

A pedagogical approach to cosmology that integrates theory with computational and data-analysis techniques, to prepare readers for further research.

Astronomy is the field of science devoted to the study of astronomical objects, such as stars, galaxies, and nebulae.

Astronomy is the field of science devoted to the study of astronomical objects, such as stars, galaxies, and nebulae.

It is only several decades since galaxies were recognized as huge aggregations of matter in the universe which consist of myriads of stars and vast clouds of gas.

It is only several decades since galaxies were recognized as huge aggregations of matter in the universe which consist of myriads of stars and vast clouds of gas.

Continues Its Tradition of Excellence Since 1965!

A clear overview of stellar structure and stellar evolution for advanced students, incorporating modern observational advances.

This is a follow-on book to the introductory textbook "e;Physics of the Solar Corona"e; previously published in 2004 by the same author, which provided a systematic introduction and covered mostly scientific results from the pre-2000 era.

Since the last joint IAU and COSPAR Colloquium in Gainesville in 1995, there have been dramatic changes in the field resulting from in-situ space experiments, Earth orbiting satellites and ground based observations.

This book provides an accessible introduction to radioactivity.

The emerging multidisciplinary field of earth system science sets out to improve our understanding functioning ecosystems, at a global level across the entire planet.

In recent years, cosmic rays have become the protagonists of a new scientific revolution.

This textbook provides an accessible and self-contained introduction to the physics behind fluid dynamics; exploring the laws of nature describing three out of four fundamental states of matter (liquids, gases, and plasmas).

Long before Galileo published his discoveries about Jupiter, lunar craters, and the Milky Way in the Starry Messenger in 1610, people were fascinated with the planets and stars around them.

Parameter Estimation and Inverse Problems primarily serves as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and introductory graduate courses.

Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System, 2nd Edition, is a comprehensive survey of the planetary physics and physical chemistry of our own solar system.

In recent years, an unprecedented interest in novel and revolutionary space missions has risen out of the advanced NASA and ESA programs.

This book is a collection of contributions presented at the 16th annual international symposium "e;Frontiers of Fundamental Physics"e; (FFP16), supported by Istanbul University.

The analysis of lunar crescent visibility criterion is vital in providing a comparative insight for predicting the visibility and suitability for Hijri calendar determination.

Presolar Grains in Extra-Terrestrial Materials: Probing Stars with Stardust presents the latest research on presolar grains and their stellar sources in a cohesive resource for bringing researchers in cosmochemistry, astrophysics, and astronomy up to speed on the state-of-the-art developments, analysis, and future implications.

Regarding his discoveries, Sir Isaac Newton famously said, "e;If I have seen further it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.

Originally published in 1988, this dictionary explores the origins of a large number of astronomical names, including the better-known stars, the constellations, all the planets and many of their satellites.

Originally published in 1988, this dictionary explores the origins of a large number of astronomical names, including the better-known stars, the constellations, all the planets and many of their satellites.

Desde el origen del universo hasta los agujeros negros, descubre las 10 cosas que todos deberiamos saber sobre el universo.

Advanced Mission Scenarios of the Three-Body Problem introduces one of the classical problems of celestial mechanics through the prism of the problems and challenges of modern astrodynamics.

Advanced Mission Scenarios of the Three-Body Problem introduces one of the classical problems of celestial mechanics through the prism of the problems and challenges of modern astrodynamics.