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Astronomy, space & time
Paperback. Contains lectures by world experts in the various branches of this field corresponding to lectures presented during the School "Frontiers of the Universe" at the IESC, (Corsica, France). These pedagogical lectures cover major subjects relevant to the field, providing introductory material for PhD students as well as to more senior scientists. Editor(s): Blanchard, Alain; Signore, Monique. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 483.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030567
- ISBN
- 9781402030567
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 360.54
€ 360.54
Life in the Universe: From the Miller Experiment to the Search for Lif...
. Ed(S): Seckbach, Joseph (Hebrew University ...
paperback. The year 2003 was the 50th anniversary of the seminal experiment of Stanley Miller. This was a unique opportunity for highlighting the interest in this most interdisciplinary subject. This book contains the reviews that were presented at the Trieste meeting. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph (Hebrew University of Jerusalem); Chela-Flores, Julian; Owen, Tobias; Raulin, Francois. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVG; PNK; PSG; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1290.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030932
- ISBN
- 9781402030932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 191.51
€ 191.51
Hardback. The complexity of plasmas arises mainly from their inherent nonlinearity and far from equilibrium nature. This book presents studies of complexity in the context of nonequilibrium phenomena using theory, modeling, simulations, and experiments, both in the laboratory and in nature. Editor(s): Sharma, A. Surjalal; Kaw, Predhiman K. (Institute for Plasma Research). Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031083
- ISBN
- 9781402031083
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.86
€ 192.86
Hardback. An international conference entitled "Zdenek Kopal's Binary Star Legacy" was held on the occassion of the late Professor Kopal's 90th birthday in his home town of Litomy'l/Czech Republic and dedicated to the memory of one of the leading astronomers of the 20th century. Editor(s): Drechsel, Horst; Zejda, Miloslav. Num Pages: 488 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Astrophysics and Space Science jou
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031311
- ISBN
- 9781402031311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.90
€ 248.90
Hardback. An account of the evolution of millimeter-wave astronomy at the US National Radio Astronomy Observatory. It recounts the behind-the-scenes activities of the staff from the beginnings at Kitt Peak to the closing of the Tuscon offices. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBWZ; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032356
- ISBN
- 9781402032356
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.25
€ 127.25
Paperback. Presents findings from the life science experiments conducted during and after space missions. This book provides an insight into the space medical community and the real challenges that face the flight surgeon and life science investigator. Series: Space Technology Library. Num Pages: 361 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; MB; PG; PSA; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 543.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 361
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032462
- ISBN
- 9781402032462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.22
€ 69.22
Hardback. At the beginning of the 20th century, Kristian Birkeland (1867-1917), a Norwegian scientist of insatiable curiosity, addressed questions that had vexed European scientists for centuries. Why do the northern lights appear overhead when the earth's magnetic field is disturbed? How are magnetic storms connected to disturbances on the sun? Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 635.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032936
- ISBN
- 9781402032936
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.78
€ 272.78
The Outer Planets and Their Moons. Comparative Studies of the Outer Pl...
. Ed(S): Encrenaz, Therese; Kallenbach, R.; O...
Hardback. Aims to review the knowledge on 4 major themes: the study of the formation and evolution processes of the outer planets and their satellites; a study of the atmospheres of the outer planets and Titan; the study of the planetary magnetospheres and their interactions with the solar wind; and the formation and properties of satellites and rings. Editor(s): Encrenaz, Therese; Kallenbach, R.; Owen, Tobias; Sotin, C. (Universite de Nantes). Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 980.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 116
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402033629
- ISBN
- 9781402033629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.23
€ 189.23
hardcover. Presents the proceedings of a conference held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Initial Mass Function (IMF) concept by Ed Salpeter. This book includes reviews on the deep implications of the IMF on star formation theories, and on the physical conditions of the gas before and after star formation. Editor(s): Palla, Francesco; Zinnecker, Hans; Corbelli, Edvige. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 571 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 978.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 571
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402034060
- ISBN
- 9781402034060
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.60
€ 250.60
Paperback. Includes two reviews about wavefront processing and about image restoration and deconvolution algorithms for ill conditioned cases. This book provides reviews of detectors and of spectrographs, as well as forefront R&D in the field of optical coatings and of guided optics. Editor(s): Foy, Renaud; Foy, Francoise Claude. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 741.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034367
- ISBN
- 9781402034367
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Condition: New
€ 199.10
€ 199.10
Hardback. A collection of papers, which addresses the question "What is the Magnetospheric Cusp?" and its role in the coupling of the solar wind to the magnetosphere as well as its role in the processes of particle transport and energization within the magnetosphere. This book is useful to scientists as well as to those working in research organizations. Editor(s): Fritz, Theodore A.; Fung, Shing F. Num Pages: 420 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHM; PHP; PHVG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034381
- ISBN
- 9781402034381
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.23
€ 126.23
hardcover. During the past several years, research teams around the world have developed astrophysics-relevant utilizing high energy-density facilities such as intense lasers and z-pinches. This work covers topics such as: hydrodynamic instabilities in astrophysics, supernovae and supernova remnant evolution, astrophysical shocks, blast waves, and more. Editor(s): Kyrala, George A. (Los Alamos National Laboratory). Num Pages: 410 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402034831
- ISBN
- 9781402034831
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.20
€ 189.20
Hardback. The magnetopause is the surface that separates the solar wind on the outside from the Earth's magnetic field on the inside. The boundaries are thus a prime target for the study by a closely spaced fleet of spacecraft. This 20th volume represents the synthesis of the results obtained in the first few years of the Cluster mission. Editor(s): Paschmann, Goetz; Schwartz, Steven; Escoubet, C. P.; Haaland, Stein. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 905.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 118
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034886
- ISBN
- 9781402034886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.12
€ 189.12
Hardback. Covers the ideas about the nature and dynamics of comets, including a discussion on Oort cloud dynamics. This book also discusses various aspects of the physics and chemistry of comet nuclei, highlighting their importance as relics of the protoplanetary disk and as carriers of water and organics that permitted the development of life on Earth. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 393
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034909
- ISBN
- 9781402034909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.55
€ 246.55
Hardback. Deep Impact, or at least part of the flight system, is designed to crash into comet 9P/Tempel 1, enabling cometary researchers to peer into the cometary nucleus, analyzing the excavated material with its imagers and spectrometers. This book describes the mission, its objectives, expected results, payload, and data products. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher T. Num Pages: 396 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 929.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035999
- ISBN
- 9781402035999
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.29
€ 197.29
Hardback. The emphasis on white dwarf stars and cosmology arise from the advances in cosmological and galactic structure research in which these stars play a prominent role. Aimed at graduate students and scientific professionals, this book includes reviews focusing on four areas: white dwarf supernovae, cosmology, accretion physics and galactic structure. Editor(s): Sion, Edward M. (Villanova University); Vennes, Stephane; Shipman, Harry L. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 279
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036934
- ISBN
- 9781402036934
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.07
€ 124.07
Hardback. Provides a description of the Sun, our main source of UV radiation. This book discusses the potential role of ultraviolet light in the development of life on bodies such as Mars, Europa and Titan. The Solar System is not isolated; other external sources can contribute to the enhancement of the UV radiation in our environment. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037269
- ISBN
- 9781402037269
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.13
€ 241.13
String Theory - from Gauge Interactions to Cosmology
. Ed(S): Baulieu, Laurent; De Boer, Jan; Piol...
Paperback. Written with an emphasis on pedagogy, this is a collection of lectures delivered at the Cargese Summer School "String Theory: from Gauge Interactions to Cosmology''. It discusses the gauge/gravity correspondence, superstring cosmology and cosmic strings, topological string theory and matrix models, and critical phenomena in statistical mechanics. Editor(s): Baulieu, Laurent; de Boer, Jan; Pioline, Boris; Rabinovici, Eliezer. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037320
- ISBN
- 9781402037320
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.92
€ 127.92
Hardback. Presents an overview of the engineering of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a revolutionary instrument designed to be the world's largest radio telescope. This book, containing 36 refereed papers written by leaders in SKA engineering, has been compiled by the International SKA Project Office. Editor(s): Hall, Peter J. Num Pages: 430 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 899.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Experimental Astronomy journal, Vo
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037979
- ISBN
- 9781402037979
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.49
€ 189.49
Hardback. Stars are born and die in clouds of gas and dust, opaque to most types of radiation, but transparent in the infrared. Requiring complex detectors, space missions and cooled telescopes, infrared astronomy is the branch of this discipline to come of age. Editor(s): Cesarsky, Catherine J. (European Southern Observatory); Salama, Alberto. Num Pages: 454 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDN; PG; PHM; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Space Science Reviews journal, Vol
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038433
- ISBN
- 9781402038433
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.23
€ 189.23