Showing posts with label Astronomy (sc). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Astronomy (sc). Show all posts

Jul 23, 2019

Theory of Relativity

Theory of Relativity by Fayyazuddin (Author), Riazuddin (Author), Muhammad Jamil Aslam (Author)

This volume is to facilitate undergraduate and graduate students in theory of relativity and help them in their studies of High Energy Physics and Cosmology. The presentation has been kept simple and sufficient details have been provided in order to facilitate the understanding of the subject. The problems have also been selected to clarify the presentation and solutions of selected problems are given for better understanding of the contents.

Jul 22, 2019

Black Holes

Black Holes: The Weird Science of the Most Mysterious Objects in the Universe by Sara Latta (Author)

In 2015 two powerful telescopes detected something physicists had been seeking for more than one hundred years-gravitational waves from the collision of two black holes. This announcement thrilled the scientific community.

Subatomic Physics

Subatomic Physics (3rd Edition) by Ernest M. Henley (Author), Alejandro Garcia (Author)

This is the third and fully updated edition of the classic textbook on physics at the subatomic level. An up-to-date and lucid introduction to both particle and nuclear physics, the book is suitable for both experimental and theoretical physics students at the senior undergraduate and beginning graduate levels.

Jul 21, 2019

Fundamentals of Cosmic Particle Physics

This current updated and expanded text reflects the large number of scientific advances, both theoretically and experimentally, within the discipline of cosmoparticle physics in the last 10 years. Some of the topics that have been added, updated include but are not limited to; HND or CMD+HND scenarios being implemented into sterile neutrino scenarios, the ramifications of extending the forms of dark matter with respect to our view of neutrinos, the origin of baryon matter and the need for non-baryonic matter in current theories, ...

Neutron Stars: Physics, Properties and Dynamics

Neutron Stars: Physics, Properties and Dynamics (Physics Research and Technology) by Nurgali Takibayev (Editor), Kuantay Boshkayev (Editor)

Neutron stars, being the objects of close attention and research interest of physicists and astronomers, are the sources of strictly periodic pulsed radiation. Every neutron star has its own unique characteristics; in particular, a frequency of pulses, radiation spectrum and intensity, glitches and pauses, and all of this together raises many questions:

The Universe Rotation: Pro and Contra

The Universe Rotation: Pro and Contra (Space Science, Exploration and Policies) by Myrzakulov Ratbay (Editor)

An international team of researchers at the initiative of Professor L.M. Chechin has ventured for the first time to prepare a special monograph on the Universe rotation problem. In it this problem is present in a sufficiently wide context, and includes the reasoning in the observational and theoretical aspects.

Applied Nonsingular Astrodynamics

Applied Nonsingular Astrodynamics: Optimal Low-Thrust Orbit Transfer (Cambridge Aerospace Series) by Jean Albert Kéchichian (Author)

This essential book describes the mathematical formulations and subsequent computer simulations required to accurately project the trajectory of spacecraft and rockets in space, using the formalism of optimal control for minimum-time transfer in general elliptic orbit.

Astronomy: A Visual Guide, Revised Edition, by DK

An accessible but genuinely comprehensive illustrated handbook of every aspect of astronomy, featuring the latest discoveries and the most recently available images of the universe.

Take a tour of the universe, from the 90-mile-wide impact craters on the moon to Jupiter's Great Red Spot-a 400 mph swirling storm that started before anyone on Earth was born.

Jul 20, 2019

Basics of Thermal Field Theory

Basics of Thermal Field Theory: A Tutorial on Perturbative Computations (Lecture Notes in Physics) by Mikko Laine (Author), Aleksi Vuorinen (Contributor)

This book presents thermal field theory techniques, which can be applied in both cosmology and the theoretical description of the QCD plasma generated in heavy-ion collision experiments.

The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon

The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon - A Guide to Our Closest Neighbour by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (Author)

How well do you know our closest neighbour?

The moon has fascinated humankind since the beginning of history. But far from being just a big rock out in space, the Moon has a phenomenal power over the earth, with its ability to create great waves, dictate the length of the day and summon the seasons. It is a key player in the story of our planet.

Jul 19, 2019

Infrared Spectroscopy of Triatomics for Space Observation

This book is dedicated to the application of the different theoretical models described in Volume 1 to identify the near-, mid- and far-infrared spectra of linear and nonlinear triatomic molecules in gaseous phase or subjected to environmental constraints, useful for the study of environmental sciences, planetology and astrophysics.

3rd International Symposium of Space Optical Instruments and Applications

3rd International Symposium of Space Optical Instruments and Applications: Beijing, China June 26 - 29th 2016 (Springer Proceedings in Physics) by H. Paul Urbach (Editor), Guangjun Zhang (Editor)

The symposium focused on key technological problems of optical instruments and their applications in a space context. It covered the latest developments, experiments and results regarding theory, instrumentation and applications in space optics.

Differential Rotation in Sun-like Stars

Differential Rotation in Sun-like Stars from Surface Variability and Asteroseismology (Springer Theses) by Martin Bo Nielsen (Author)

In his PhD dissertation Martin Bo Nielsen performs observational studies of rotation in stars like the Sun. The interior rotation in stars is thought to be one of the driving mechanisms of stellar magnetic activity, but until now this mechanism was unconstrained by observational data.

Elements of Nonlinear Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

Elements of Nonlinear Time Series Analysis and Forecasting (Springer Series in Statistics) by Jan G. De Gooijer (Author)

This book provides an overview of the current state-of-the-art of nonlinear time series analysis, richly illustrated with examples, pseudocode algorithms and real-world applications. Avoiding a "theorem-proof" format, it shows concrete applications on a variety of empirical time series.

Regularization in Orbital Mechanics

Regularization in Orbital Mechanics (De Gruyter Studies in Mathematical Physics) by Javier Roa (Author)

Regularized equations of motion can improve numerical integration for the propagation of orbits, and simplify the treatment of mission design problems. This monograph discusses standard techniques and recent research in the area.

Jul 18, 2019

From the Lorentz Transformation to the Dirac Equation

From the Lorentz Transformation to the Dirac Equation: A Whirlwind Tour of Special Relativity by K Thomas R Davies (Author), Daniel S Nydick (Author)

This book on Special Relativity, with unique chapters on the Dirac equation and General Relativity, is especially suitable for a one-semester undergraduate physics course on Special Relativity (with perhaps some coverage of the qualitative features of General Relativity).

Springer Series in Light Scattering: Volume 3

Springer Series in Light Scattering: Volume 3: Radiative Transfer and Light Scattering by Alexander Kokhanovsky (Editor)

This book presents a survey of modern theoretical techniques in studies of radiative transfer and light scattering phenomena in turbid media.

Handbook of Exoplanets by Hans J. Deeg (Editor), Juan Antonio Belmonte (Editor)

This state-of-the-art reference work includes over 15 sections dealing with all aspects of exoplanets and exobiology research, including historic aspects, the Solar System as a template, objects at the planet-to-star transition, exoplanet detection and characterization with related instrumentation, technology and software tools, planet and planet-system statistics with recent and planned surveys, their atmosphere and formation and evolution processes, habitability and exobiology implications, and outlooks for future exploration and science development, including visionary contributions.

Light Scattering Reviews 10

Light Scattering Reviews 10: Light Scattering and Radiative Transfer (Springer Praxis Books) by Alexander A. Kokhanovsky (Author)

The work is aimed at the review of hot topics in modern light scattering and radiative transfer. A special attention will be given to the description of the methods of integro-differential radiative transfer equation solution. In particular, the asymptotic radiative transfer and the method of discrete ordinates will be considered. A comprehensive review of light absorption in the terrestrial atmosphere will be given as well. The inverse problem solution will be reviewed as well.

Rising Time Schemes in Babylonian Astronomy (SpringerBriefs in History of Science and Technology)

This revealing work examines an approach from ancient astronomy to what was then a particularly important question, namely that of understanding the relationship between the position in the ecliptic and the time it takes for a fixed-length of the ecliptic beginning at that point to rise above the eastern horizon. Schemes known as "rising time schemes" were used to give lengths of the celestial equator corresponding to each of the twelve zodiacal signs which make up the ecliptic.