附註:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Orbital mechanics; Chapter 2 Galaxy dynamics; Chapter 3 Cosmic expansion and large scale structure; Chapter 4 Overview of statistical mechanics; Chapter 5 The early Universe; Chapter 6 Stellar structure and compact stars; Chapter 7 Radiation from accelerating charges; Chapter 8 Bremsstrahlung and synchrotron radiation; Chapter 9 High energyprocesses in astrophysics; Chapter 10 Electromagnetic wave propagation; Chapter 11 The hydrogen atom; Chapter 12 The interaction of radiation with matter.
Chapter 13 Atomic fine structure linesChapter 14 Atomic hyperfine lines; Chapter 15 Transitions involving multi-electron atoms; Chapter 16 Molecular lines in astrophysics; Index.
摘要:This book develops the basic underlying physics required for an understanding of the science of astrophysics and the important astronomical phenomena it describes. Astrophysical topics are grouped according to the relevant areas of physics, ideal text for graduate and advanced undergraduate students as well as a reference for established researchers.
