Astrophysics

Understanding galaxy formation and evolution is one of the major goals of physical cosmology. In particular, the collapse of the first stars and pre-galactic systems may set the conditions for the formation of the most exotic objects in the universe, "supermassive black holes." Relics of extraordina..

This volume addresses the many issues that surround the concept of humans returning to the Moon. It covers political and economic aspects; potential medical problems, including radiation exposure and long-term hypogravity; and lunar resources, such as lunar water from possible polar ice deposits, hy..

This book is about how scientists discovered that we lived in a galaxy, in fact, a universe full of galaxies. This fascinating story of the discovery of our own and other galaxies is told through the lives of seven astronomers: Thomas Wright, William Herschel, Wilhelm Struve, William Huggins, Jacobu..

Up to date and comprehensive in its coverage, Neutrinos in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology reviews the whole landscape of neutrino physics, from state-of-the-art experiments to the latest phenomenological and theoretical developments to future advances. It surveys the significance of bo..

A concise introduction, Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy appeals to the newcomer of astronomical spectroscopy and assumes no previous specialist knowledge. Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with a clear explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, the book proceeds ..

Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with an explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, this book introduces the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instrumentation. It describes the applications of spectroscopy in modern astronomy, such as the so..

Including a chapter that provides a treatment of the Caledonian symmetrical n-body problem, this mathematically detailed book on classical celestial mechanics covers modern applied areas such as satellite dynamics. It also includes coverage that may meet the needs of those in aerospace engineering a..

A comprehensive, mathematically detailed book on classical celestial mechanics, this edition updates all chapters and incorporates a new chapter that provides the first textbook treatment of the Caledonian symmetrical n-body problem. The book’s contents have been reorganized and extended to encompas..

Origins: The Quest for Our Cosmic Roots addresses some of the most profound issues humans have ever confronted. In his compelling book, veteran science journalist Tom Yulsman chronicles the latest discoveries and describes in clear and engaging terms what they mean. From the interior of protons to t..

How could the universe have sprouted from absolute nothingness? What is the origin of galaxies? And, how do stars and planets form? Laying out the answers, this book addresses some of the profound issues humans have ever confronted. It chronicles the discoveries and describes what they mean...

Planetary Science..

Covering the fundamentals of the subject, Principles of Cosmology and Gravitation describes the universe as revealed by observations and presents a theoretical framework to enable important cosmological formulae to be derived and numerical calculations performed. Avoiding elaborate formal discussion..