Dust in the Galactic Environment
by: D.C.B Whittet
Book Description
Publication Date: October 21, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0750306246 | ISBN-13: 978-0750306249 | Edition: 2ndDust is a ubiquitous feature of the cosmos, impinging directly or indirectly on most fields of modern astronomy and astrophysics. Dust in the Galactic Environment, Second Edition provides a thorough overview of the subject, covering general concepts, methods of investigation, important results and their significance, relevant literature, and some suggestions for promising avenues of future research.
Since the publication of the first edition of this popular graduate text, major advances have been made in our understanding of astrophysical dust, especially in the light of exciting new results from space- and ground-based telescopes, together with advances in laboratory astrophysics and theoretical modeling. This new, expanded edition highlights the latest results and provides a context for future research opportunities. The first chapter provides a historical perspective for current research and an overview of interstellar environments and the role of dust in astrophysical processes, followed by a discussion of the cosmic history of the chemical elements expected to be present in dust and an examination of the effect of gas-dust interactions on gas phase abundances. The next several chapters describe the observed properties of interstellar grains, such as their extinction, polarization, absorption, and emission characteristics. Then, the book explores the origin and evolution of dust, tracing its life cycle in a succession of environments from circumstellar shells to diffuse interstellar clouds, molecular clouds, protostars, and protoplanetary disks. The final chapter summarizes progress toward a unified model. Dust in other galaxies is discussed as an integral part of the text rather than as a distinct topic requiring separate chapters.
Containing extensive references and problems to aid understanding and illustrate basic principles, the book is ideally suited for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses. It will also be an invaluable reference for postgraduate students and researchers working in this important field.
Editorial Reviews
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… high quality … the first edition of the book was considered to be the best text regarding interstellar dust and the interstellar medium (ISM) in general. I think that the second edition will be just as well received. The writing style is very clear, and the material is not over-simplified. The text is complete and conveys a good sense of the basic principles of the subject. Above all, the material is accurate and up-to-date. I think that it will be an excellent addition to your suite of texts and monographs. The exercises are also provocative and informative.-John Mathis, University of Wisconsin.
An excellent textbook.
-New Scientist
… a comprehensive and modern view of dust, using an approach that is firmly based in the astronomical observations … For anyone with the slightest need to know about dust, this new book is essential. Buy it, read it, and keep it by you!
-Contemporary Physics
Whittet's book is eminently suitable for those with serious intentions of learning about these matters and going on to do research at the professional level.
-Nature
This excellent book is an observer's view of all things to do with observable solids in the full range of galactic environments … A particularly appealing aspect of the book is the discussion of current areas of consensus and unsolved problems … the second edition is already a useful source of information for current work and a mine of ideas for future research.
-Janet E. Bowey, The Observatory
Whittet cuts a wide swath through this subject. With the many advances in research and instrumentation developed since the publication of the first edition in 1992, this edition is a major updating of the field. Whittet underscores at the beginning what Van de Hulst wrote in 1989 that interstellar space has changed from a stationary 'medium' into an 'environment' with great variations in space and in time. Thus, our understanding has moved from one of a static to an active environment. Designed as a textbook (there are problems at the end of each chapter), suitable at the graduate level, but not beyond the abilities of highly motivated undergraduate seniors.
-E-Streams, Vol. 6, No. 4. Read the full review at http://www.e-streams.com/es0604/es0604_2401.html
The new edition of a bestselling graduate textbook aims to provide an overview, covering general concepts, methods of investigation, important results and their significance, relevant literature, and some suggestions for promising avenues of future research. The text also encompasses the many important new discoveries that have been made in the field of cosmic dust since the first edition of this book was published in 1991.
-Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin
The book provides a comprehensive overview of galactic dust for the non-expert, the student entering this field, and should also serve as a useful reference for astronomers
interested
in cosmic dust. It presents a well-written introduction to the field, further
reading references and problems for exercises and is therefore particularly
suited for teaching at university level.
-Pascale Ehrenfreund,
Leiden Observatory
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Paperback: 390 pages
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis; 2nd edition
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Origin and evolution of the solar system
by: Michael M. Woolfson
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Publication Date: January 3, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0750304588 | ISBN-13: 978-0750304580 | Edition: 1The origin of the solar system has been a matter of speculation for many centuries, and since the time of Newton it has been possible to apply scientific principles to the problem. A succession of theories, starting with that of Pierre Laplace in 1796, has gained general acceptance, only to fall from favor due to its contradiction in some basic scientific principle or new heavenly observation. Modern observations by spacecraft of the solar system, the stars, and extra-solar planetary systems continuously provide new information that may be helpful in finding a plausible theory as well as present new constraints for any such theory to satisfy.
The Origin and Evolution of the Solar System begins by describing historical (pre-1950) theories and illustrating why they became unacceptable. The main part of the book critically examines five extant theories, including the current paradigm, the solar nebula theory, to determine how well they fit with accepted scientific principles and observations. This analysis shows that the solar nebula theory satisfies the principles and observational constraints no better than its predecessors. The capture theory put forward by the author fares better and also indicates an initial scenario leading to a causal series of events that explain all the major features of the solar system.
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Paperback: 420 pages
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The Stars: Their Structure and Evolution
by: Roger John Tayler
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Publication Date: July 29, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0521458854 | ISBN-13: 978-0521458856 | Edition: 2This textbook gives a clear account of the manner in which knowledge in many branches of physics, such as gravitation, thermodynamics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics, can be combined to gain an understanding of the structure and evolution of stars. A major aim is to present the subject as one in which advances are still being made. The first half is an account of the observational properties of stars and a discussion of the equations that govern their structure. The second part discusses recent theoretical work on stellar evolution. The successes of the theory are stressed, but attention is also drawn to phenomena that are not completely understood. This is a new edition of a widely-used textbook first published in 1970. New topics include mass loss from stars and close binary stars.
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Paperback: 256 pages
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Publisher: Cambridge
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ISBN-13: 978-0521458856
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Black Holes, White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars: The Physics of Compact Objects
by: Stuart L. Shapiro , Saul A. Teukolsky
Book Description
Publication Date: May 6, 1983 | ISBN-10: 0471873160 | ISBN-13: 978-0471873167 | Edition: 1This self-contained textbook brings together many different branches of physics--e.g. nuclear physics, solid state physics, particle physics, hydrodynamics, relativity--to analyze compact objects. The latest astronomical data is assessed. Over 250 exercises.
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This self-contained textbook brings together many different branches of physics--e.g. nuclear physics, solid state physics, particle physics, hydrodynamics, relativity--to analyze compact objects. The latest astronomical data is assessed. Over 250 exercises.From the Back Cover
Black holes, White Dwarfs, and Neutron Stars The physics of Compact Objects Compact objects-black holes, white dwarfs, and neutron stars-are fundamental constituents of the physical universe. They are born when normal stars die. This book is a product of the recent explosion of scientific activity centering on these objects. This self-containedwork is a rigorous, yet understandable, references on the latest theoretical and observational developments. It is at once an outstanding text for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in physics, and a practical self-study guide for scientists in other disciplines and scientifically-oriented laypersons. No prior knowledge of astrophysics or relativity theory is required. Compact objects provide unique cosmic laboratories for testing physics and astrophysics under extreme conditions. They interact via all four of the fundamental forces of nature: electromagnetism, strong and weak nuclear forces, and gravitation. As a result, the book brings together topics from such diverse areas as solid state physics, nuclear and particle physics, relativity and hydrodynamics. In the text, the authors first analyze the physical properties of compact objects in their simplest states. Next, they investigate the effects of rotation, magnetic fields, X-ray and neutrino emission, the generation of gravitational waves, and so on. The theory is assessed in light of the most recent observational data. Numerous practical features to make teaching and learning easier include:
* a road map for using the book effectively
* over 250 exercises, including several small-scale computer problems
* extensive references
* boxes summarizing major points
* carefully constructed and attractive tables and illustrations.
Dr. Stuart L.
Shapiro and Dr. Saul A. Teukolsky are both Professors of Physics and Astronomy
at Cornell University.
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Paperback: 672 pages
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The Physics of Astrophysics Volume I: Radiation
by: Frank H. Shu
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Publication Date: October 15, 2010 | ISBN-10: 1891389769 | ISBN-13: 978-1891389764Presented in two volumes, THE PHYSICS OF ASTROPHYSICS is ideally suited for a year-long astrophysics course for university seniors and first-year graduate students. This volume deals with emission, absorption, and scattering of radiation by matter, as well as covering related topics such as radiative transfer, statistical physics, classical electrodynamics, and atomic and molecular structure.
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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. --NatureAbout 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 a best-selling introductory
textbook in astronomy and astrophysics, The Physical Universe. He is a member
of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and Academia Sinica. --This
text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Paperback: 429 pages
- Publisher: University Science Books (October 15, 2010)
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The Physics of Astrophysics Volume II: Gas Dynamics
by: Frank H. Shu
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Publication Date: October 15, 2009 | ISBN-10: 189138967X | ISBN-13: 978-1891389672 | Edition: FirstPresented in two volumes, The Physics of Astrophysics is ideally suited for a year-long astrophysics course for university seniors and first-year graduate students. This second volume deals with the interactions of matter and radiation, and electromagnetic fields of macroscopic scale in both the strongly collisional and collisionless regimes.
It covers such fields as single-fluid theory, including radiative processes; waves, shocks, and fronts; magnetohydrodynamics and plasma physics; as well as their applications to such topics as self-gravitating spherical masses, accretion disks, spiral density waves, star formation, and dynamo theory. Over two hundred photos, line drawings, and tables amplify the major points of the text.
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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 a best-selling introductory textbook in astronomy and astrophysics, The Physical Universe. He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and Academia Sinica.
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Paperback: 476 pages
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Publisher: University
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