The Physics of the Interstellar Medium (Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics) - Hardcover

Dyson, J.E.; Williams, D.A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750303069 ISBN 13: 9780750303064

Publisher: CRC Press, 1997

Synopsis

The book leads the advanced undergraduate through the wide range of disciplines related to an understanding of the interstellar medium and is suitable for any student studying either physics or astrophysics. The study of the interstellar medium incorporates a large range of physical More...processes on both large and small scales all of which are covered in this text. Together with the inclusion of simple models and problems at the end of each chapter this text provides a comprehensive overview and grounding in the study of the interstellar medium.

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"Thank goodness, it's back!" Gnomon, V17, n1, 1997 ..."an ideal introduction to the physics of the interstellar medium." The Observatory "One must bear in mind what Dyson and Williams were aiming to achieve. They wished to provide an introduction of appropriate level and length for an in-depth third-year undergraduate course. They Succeeded. In addition, they produced a book to which a wide variety of postgraduate students and practicing astronomers can turn. Such a reader can quickly get a background in an area that may touch on but may not be at the heart of their research." Tom Hartquist, A&G April 2003, Vol.44 goodness, it's back!" Gnomon, V17, n1, 1997 ..."an ideal introduction to the physics of the interstellar medium." The Observatory "One must bear in mind what Dyson and Williams were aiming to achieve. They wished to provide an introduction of appropriate level and length for an in-depth third-year undergraduate course. They Succeeded. In addition, they produced a book to which a wide variety of postgraduate students and practicing astronomers can turn. Such a reader can quickly get a background in an area that may touch on but may not be at the heart of their research." Tom Hartquist, A&G April 2003, Vol.44

Synopsis

Suitable for final year undergraduates and graduate students studying astronomy or astrophyics, this volume explores the physics of many interesting situations in the interstellar medium, assuming a knowledge possessed by university physics students. In addition, prospective research students and scientists in related fields will find the discussion of the astronomical environment and the effect of the interstellar medium on galactic evolution of interest.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0750303069
• ISBN 13: 9780750303064
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 180