Physics Of Astrophysics V1-Radiation - Softcover

Shu F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1891389769 ISBN 13: 9781891389764

Publisher: University Science Books, 2011

Synopsis

This two-volume text is ideal for new graduates on astronomy courses who need to get to grips with the physics involved in the subject. Four problem sets, averaging three problems per set, accompany each volume. The problems expand on the text material and represent the level of calculational skill needed to write scientific papers in astrophysics.<BR><BR>"Students who opt to follow this pair of excellent texts are going to equip themselves with a strong background in the physics of astrophysics, and receive a compelling invitation to use this new-found knowledge to explore the many exciting areas of modern astronomy."<EM> Nature</EM><BR><BR>"... an excellent book ..." <EM>The Observatory</EM><BR><BR>"The text ... is well suited for UK final year physics students taking astrophysics options and for undergraduate and graduate astronomy students. ... The production is of high quality and the formatting of the text and equations is to be commended. This book will be a useful addition to any science teaching library." <EM>Journal of The British Astronomical Association</EM><BR><BR><EM>Volume 1, Radiation: </EM><BR>

About this title

About the Author

Frank Shu is a Professor of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley. He received his PhD from Harvard University in 1968. Shu has written a number of expository articles for the lay public, and is the author of The Physics of Astrophysics, Volumes I and II. He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and Academia Sinica.

Edition details

• Publisher: University Science Books
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1891389769
• ISBN 13: 9781891389764
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 310