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Astrophysics
- A Very Short Introduction
Engelsk Paperback
Astrophysics
- A Very Short Introduction
Engelsk Paperback

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Astrophysics is the physics of the stars, and more widely the physics of the Universe. It enables us to understand the structure and evolution of planetary systems, stars, galaxies, interstellar gas, and the cosmos as a whole. In this Very Short Introduction, the leading astrophysicist James Binney shows how the field of astrophysics has expanded rapidly in the past century, with vast quantities of data gathered by telescopes exploiting all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, combined with the rapid advance of computing power, which has allowed increasingly effective mathematical modelling. He illustrates how the application of fundamental principles of physics - the consideration of energy and mass, and momentum - and the two pillars of relativity and quantum mechanics, has provided insights into phenomena ranging from rapidly spinning millisecond pulsars to the collision of giant spiral galaxies. This is a clear, rigorous introduction to astrophysics for those keen to cut their teeth on a conceptual treatment involving some mathematics.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
176
ISBN-13:
9780198752851
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0198752857
Kategori:
Udg. Dato:
24 mar 2016
Længde:
9mm
Bredde:
110mm
Højde:
173mm
Forlag:
Oxford University Press
Oplagsdato:
24 mar 2016
Forfatter(e):
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