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Chaos in Astronomy
Springer 2009; US$ 179.99The conference 'Chaos in Astronomy' was held in Athens on 17-20 Sept. 2007. This book contains edited refereed contributions. It offers an overview to students and newcomers entering various fields of dynamical astronomy. more...
The Hinode Mission
Springer 2008; US$ 139.99Hinode is the Japanese mission for solar physics with contributions from NASA and ESA. This work gives a comprehensive description of the Hinode mission and instruments onboard. It is suitable for researchers and graduate students working in the field of solar physics and space instrumentation. more...
Structure Formation in Astrophysics
Cambridge University Press 2009; US$ 46.00Unique reference for graduate students and researchers addressing common problems and methods in studying galaxy, star and planet formation. more...
L'astrofisica è facile! (Le Stelle) (Italian Edition)
Springer 2009; US$ 23.99Molti astrofili ritengono che l?astrofisica sia un argomento difficile, che richiede conoscenze matematiche almeno a livello universitario. Non è necessariamente così. L?approccio quantitativo adottato da Mike Inglis riesce a spiegare tutti gli aspetti dell?astrofisica in termini semplici, evitando i tecnicismi matematici con i quali questa disciplina... more...
From Quantum to Cosmos
World Scientific Publishing Company 2009; US$ 185.00Space-based laboratory research in fundamental physics is an emerging research discipline that offers great discovery potential and at the same time could drive the development of technological advances which are likely to be important to scientists and technologists in many other different research fields. The articles in this review volume have been... more...
The Magnetic Universe
Wiley 2006; US$ 250.00Magnetism is one of the most pervasive features of the Universe, with planets, stars and entire galaxies all having associated magnetic fields. All of these fields are generated by the motion of electrically conducting fluids, the so-called dynamo effect. The precise details of what drives the motion, and indeed what the fluid consists of, differ... more...
Radiative Processes in Astrophysics
Wiley 2008; US$ 59.95Radiative Processes in Astrophysics: This clear, straightforward, and fundamental introduction is designed to present-from a physicist's point of view-radiation processes and their applications to astrophysical phenomena and space science. It covers such topics as radiative transfer theory, relativistic covariance and kinematics, bremsstrahlung radiation,... more...
Stellar Polarimetry
Wiley 2009; US$ 165.00Written by an experienced teacher and author, this must-have source for work with polarimetric equipment and polarimetry in astronomy conveys the knowledge of the technology and techniques needed to measure and interpret polarizations. As such, this monograph offers a brief introduction and refresher, while also covering in detail statistics and data... more...
Astrophysical Hydrodynamics
Wiley 2008; US$ 98.95This latest edition of the proven and comprehensive treatment on the topic -- from the bestselling author of "Tapestry of Modern Astrophysics" -- has been updated and revised to reflect the newest research results. Suitable for AS0000 and AS0200 courses, as well as advanced astrophysics and astronomy lectures, this is an indispensable theoretical backup... more...
Astrophysics for Physicists
Cambridge University Press 2010; US$ 54.00Designed as a textbook for teaching astrophysics to physics students at advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level. more...









