Contributions

  • Farinella, Paolo. - Contributor
  • Vokrouhlický, David. - Contributor

Publication

2003 - Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht

Language

English

Word Count

175,250 words, Guess

Page Count

701 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads396280
  • LibraryThing5813961

Classifications

  • DDC523.2
  • LCCQB501 .B49 2003

Description

This volume covers most areas in the physics of the solar system, with special emphasis on gravitational dynamics; its gist is the rational, in particular mathematical, understanding of the main processes at work. Special stress is given to the variety of objects in the planetary system and their long-term evolution. The unique character of this book is its breadth and depth, which aims at bringing the reader to the threshold of original research; however, special chapters and introductory sections are included for the benefit of the beginner. Physics of the Solar System is based on the earlier work by B. Bertotti and P. Farinella: Physics of the Earth and the Solar System (Kluwer, 1990), which has been completely revised and updated, and more focused on the solar system. It generally attains a higher level than the previous version. This volume is generally suitable for post-graduate students and researchers in physics, especially in the field related to the solar system. A large amount of figures and diagrams is included, often compiled with real data.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Astrophysics and space science library -- v. 293.

Other Editions

  • Physics of the solar system: dynamics and evolution, space physics, and spacetime structureKluwer Academic Publishers2003-01-01

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