Exploring the X-ray universe
2nd ed.
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Author
Contributions
- Charles, Philip A. - Contributor
Publication
2010 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, England
Language
English
Word Count
93,000 words, Guess
Page Count
372 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveexploringxrayuni00fdse
- ISBN-100521884837
- ISBN-139780521884839
- Library of Congress Control Number2010000996
- OCLC Control Number502304061
and 2 more
- Better World Books9780521884839
- Open LibraryOL24039711M
Classifications
- DDC522/.6863
- LCCQB472 .C46 2010
Description
"Capturing the excitement and accomplishments of X-ray astronomy, this second edition now includes a broader range of astronomical phenomena and dramatic new results from the most powerful X-ray telescopes. Covering all areas of astronomical research, ranging from the smallest to the largest objects, from neutron stars to clusters of galaxies, this textbook is ideal for undergraduate students. Each chapter starts with the basic aspects of the topic, explores the history of discoveries, and examines in detail modern observations and their significance. This new edition has been updated with results from the most recent space-based instruments, including ROSAT, BeppoSAX, ASCA, Chandra, and XMM. New chapters cover X-ray emission processes, the interstellar medium, the Solar System, and gamma-ray bursts. The text is supported by over 300 figures, with tables listing the properties of the sources, and more specialized technical points separated in boxes"--Provided by publisher.
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