The Galactic and Extragalactic Background Radiation

Language: English

Published by Springer Netherlands Aug 1990, 1990

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The galactic and extragalactic background radiation components are of major importance in astrophysical studies of a variety of problems related to galactic structure, interstellar matter, the distribution and evolution of galaxies and intergalactic matter, and cosmology. The back ground radiation is a unique source of information in cases where the source is of a truly diffuse nature, as with scattering and emission by interstellar dust and gas, or where the discrete emission sources are so faint (e. g. , very distant galaxies) that they can be observed only by their integrated emission. The galactic and extragalactic background must be discussed together because they are observationally entangled and their proper separation requires a knowledge of both components. The above points are equally valid for the entire electromag netic spectrum, from gamma rays to long radio waves. Thus, the study of the galactic and extragalactic background radiation is interdisciplinary in its character, and a multi wavelength approach would appear to be dictated by the nature of the topic. The proper separation of the galactic and extragalactic background components requires a knowledge of both. In addition, the foreground components, i. e. , zodiacal light, airglow, and atmospheric scattered light, must be treated carefully. 532 pp. Englisch.

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Title
The Galactic and Extragalactic Background Radiation
Author
Christoph Leinert
Publisher
Springer Netherlands Aug 1990
Publication year
1990
Condition
Neu
Binding
Taschenbuch
Language
English
ISBN 10
0792308425
ISBN 13
9780792308423
Item weight
797 grams
Dimensions
235x155x29 mm

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