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Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium
Bruce T. Draine
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Description for Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium
Paperback. Focuses on the astrophysics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium - the gas and dust, as well as the electromagnetic radiation, cosmic rays, and magnetic and gravitational fields, present between the stars in a galaxy and also between galaxies themselves. This title covers radiative processes, fluid dynamics, cosmic rays, and more. Series: Princeton Series in Astrophysics. Num Pages: 560 pages, 23 color illus. 158 line illus.50 tables. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 158 x 32. Weight in Grams: 954.
This is a comprehensive and richly illustrated textbook on the astrophysics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium--the gas and dust, as well as the electromagnetic radiation, cosmic rays, and magnetic and gravitational fields, present between the stars in a galaxy and also between galaxies themselves. Topics include radiative processes across the electromagnetic spectrum; radiative transfer; ionization; heating and cooling; astrochemistry; interstellar dust; fluid dynamics, including ionization fronts and shock waves; cosmic rays; distribution and evolution of the interstellar medium; and star formation. While it is assumed that the reader has a background in undergraduate-level physics, including some prior exposure to ... Read more
This is a comprehensive and richly illustrated textbook on the astrophysics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium--the gas and dust, as well as the electromagnetic radiation, cosmic rays, and magnetic and gravitational fields, present between the stars in a galaxy and also between galaxies themselves. Topics include radiative processes across the electromagnetic spectrum; radiative transfer; ionization; heating and cooling; astrochemistry; interstellar dust; fluid dynamics, including ionization fronts and shock waves; cosmic rays; distribution and evolution of the interstellar medium; and star formation. While it is assumed that the reader has a background in undergraduate-level physics, including some prior exposure to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
568
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Princeton Series in Astrophysics
Condition
New
Weight
953g
Number of Pages
568
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691122144
SKU
V9780691122144
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99-28
About Bruce T. Draine
Bruce T. Draine is professor of astrophysical sciences at Princeton University and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Reviews for Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium
"This is a comprehensive and richly illustrated textbook on the astrophysics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium... This graduate-level textbook includes references for further reading, and serves as an invaluable resource for working astrophysicists."
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