Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium
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- Paperback
576 pages
- Release Date
21 March 2011
Summary
Unveiling the Cosmos: Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium
This comprehensive and richly illustrated textbook explores the astrophysics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium—the gas and dust, as well as the electromagnetic radiation, cosmic rays, and magnetic and gravitational fields, present between the stars in a galaxy and also between galaxies themselves.
Topics covered include:
- Radiative processes across the electromagnetic spectrum<…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780691122144 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0691122148 |
| Series: | Princeton Series in Astrophysics |
| Author: | Bruce T. Draine |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Imprint: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 576 |
| Release Date: | 21 March 2011 |
| Weight: | 936g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 152mm |
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“This is a comprehensive and richly illustrated textbook on the astrophysics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium… This graduate-level textbook includes references for further reading, and serves as an invaluable resource for working astrophysicists.”–Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin
About The Author
Bruce T. Draine
Bruce T. Draine is professor of astrophysical sciences at Princeton University and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
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