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Gamma-ray Astronomy
P. V. Ramana Murthy
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Description for Gamma-ray Astronomy
hardcover. This book provides an invaluable introduction to the field of gamma-ray astronomy. In assessing the current state-of-the-art, the book also indicates the exciting basis from which new discoveries will be made. Series: Cambridge Astrophysics. Num Pages: 273 pages, 150 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 17. Weight in Grams: 663.
The recent launch of NASA's Gamma-Ray Observatory will increase interest in gamma-ray astronomy. This is a fully up-dated new edition of the authors' earlier volume published in 1986 and covers both the background science and the current state-of-the-art in this field. The emphasis is on the astronomy and astrophysics of known sources of cosmic gamma-rays outside the solar system. The authors discuss the mechanisms for the production and absorption of gamma-rays. The gamma-ray line astronomy of the interstellar medium, galactic centre, and various discrete sources is then considered. Gamma-ray bursts are treated in considerable detail in chapter three, and the ... Read more
The recent launch of NASA's Gamma-Ray Observatory will increase interest in gamma-ray astronomy. This is a fully up-dated new edition of the authors' earlier volume published in 1986 and covers both the background science and the current state-of-the-art in this field. The emphasis is on the astronomy and astrophysics of known sources of cosmic gamma-rays outside the solar system. The authors discuss the mechanisms for the production and absorption of gamma-rays. The gamma-ray line astronomy of the interstellar medium, galactic centre, and various discrete sources is then considered. Gamma-ray bursts are treated in considerable detail in chapter three, and the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
273
Condition
New
Series
Cambridge Astrophysics
Number of Pages
273
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521420815
SKU
V9780521420815
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Reviews for Gamma-ray Astronomy
'The book is clearly written and exceptionally well-referenced.' The Observatory ' … The book includes many comprehensive references to the primary literature, together with many figures and tables … will be of use to all those, students and professional astronomers.' Europe and Astronomy