The X-ray Background - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521416515 ISBN 13: 9780521416511

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1992

Synopsis

The current observational knowledge of the background radiation of X-rays in the universe is reviewed in this book. The most relevant features of the X-ray background, discovered 30 years ago, are covered in detail. The contributions of the most recent space missions, including Ginga, Rosat, and the Astro-1 Shuttle flight are included. The topics covered embrace the spectrum of the radiation, isotropy on all angular scales, and possible sources such as active galactic nuclei and clusters of galaxies. The material is presented as review chapters by experts. The book is, consequently, a comprehensive introduction to the astronomy of the X-ray background radiation.

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Book Description

This book presents a review of the current observational knowledge and understanding of the cosmic X-ray background, discovered 30 years ago. The most relevant observational features of the cosmic X-ray background, its spectrum, high galactic latitude isotropy on all angular scales and its source content, are reviewed in detail.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521416515
• ISBN 13: 9780521416511
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 324
• Editor: Barcons Xavier, Fabian Andrew C.