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Gerard and Antoinette De Vaucouleurs, v. 4 - A Life for Astronomy (Hardcover, illustrated edition): M. Capaccioli, H. Corwin Gerard and Antoinette De Vaucouleurs, v. 4 - A Life for Astronomy (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
M. Capaccioli, H. Corwin
R4,118 Discovery Miles 41 180 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Cosmic Ray Physics - An Introduction to The Cosmic Laboratory (Paperback): Veronica Bindi, Mercedes Paniccia, Martin Pohl Cosmic Ray Physics - An Introduction to The Cosmic Laboratory (Paperback)
Veronica Bindi, Mercedes Paniccia, Martin Pohl
R1,750 Discovery Miles 17 500 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Key features: Complete introductory overview of cosmic ray physics Covers the origins, acceleration, transport mechanisms and detection of these particles Mathematical and technical detail is kept separate from the main text

Dynamics and Evolution of Minor Bodies with Galactic and Geological Implications - Proceedings of the Conference Held in Kyoto,... Dynamics and Evolution of Minor Bodies with Galactic and Geological Implications - Proceedings of the Conference Held in Kyoto, Japan, from October 28 to November 1, 1991 (Hardcover, Reprinted from Celestial Mecha ed.)
Victor Clube, Etc, S. Yabushita, J. Henrard
R3,167 Discovery Miles 31 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Minor bodies in the Solar System, though representing only a small fraction of the mass in the Solar System, may well play a fundamental role in terrestrial evolution. This book contains investigations of the dynamics and physics of comets, asteroids and meteor streams, and the rather controversial topic of periodic phenomena in the Solar System as signified by geological records, together with several associated developments in celestial dynamics. All these problems are interwoven. This book makes a contribution towards unravelling the nature of the interactions between the Earth and its celestial environment.

Interior Modelling of Massive Stars in Multiple Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Cole Johnston Interior Modelling of Massive Stars in Multiple Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Cole Johnston
R4,602 Discovery Miles 46 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This thesis by Cole Johnston brings novel insights into the inner workings of young massive stars. By bridging the observational fields of binary stars and asteroseismology this thesis uses state of the art statistical techniques to scrutinise theories of modern stellar astrophysics. Developing upon the commonly used isochrone fitting methodology, the author introduces the idea of isochrone cloud fitting in order to account for the full breadth of physics observed in stars. The author combines this methodology with gravity mode asteroseismic analysis to asses the level of chemical mixing deep within the stellar core in order to determine the star's age and core mass. Wrapped into a robust statistical framework to account for correlations, this methodology is employed to analyse individual stars, multiple systems, and clusters alike to demonstrate that chemical mixing has dramatic impact on stellar structure and evolution.

Dark Matter In The Universe - Proceedings Of The 4th Jerusalem Winter School For Theoretical Physics (Paperback): John N.... Dark Matter In The Universe - Proceedings Of The 4th Jerusalem Winter School For Theoretical Physics (Paperback)
John N. Bahcall, Tsvi Piran, Steven Weinberg
R1,103 Discovery Miles 11 030 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

If standard gravitational theory is correct, then most of the matter in the universe is in an unidentified form which does not emit enough light to have been detected by current instrumentation. This proceedings was devoted to a discussion of the so-called "missing matter" problem in the universe. The goal of the School was to make current research work on unseen matter accessible to students of faculties without prior experience in this area. Due to the pedagogical nature of the School and the strong interactions between students and the lectures, the written lectures included in this volume often contain techniques and explanations not found in more formal journal publications.

Comets in the Post-Halley Era - In Part Based on Reviews Presented at the 121st Colloquium of the International Astronomical... Comets in the Post-Halley Era - In Part Based on Reviews Presented at the 121st Colloquium of the International Astronomical Union, Held in Bamberg, Germany, April 24-28, 1989 (Hardcover, 1991 ed.)
R.L. Newburn, M. Neugebauer, Jurgen H. Rahe
R8,695 Discovery Miles 86 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Comets are always very impressive phenomena. Their appearances at regular, but mostly irregular, times excite people who see them. Astronomers have the obvious advantage of being able to see more of comets, and to study them. Their enthusiasm is reflected in the 50 papers in this book, written by more than 90 experts. The reviews in this book clearly describe a landmark in the history of cometary studies. Knowledge gathered up to and including Comet Halley are presented in two volumes. The first volume is about general aspects of observing and studying comets, where they originate and how their evolution develops. The second volume goes into the details of what a comet is: the nucleus, the coma, cometary dust, plasmas and magnetic fields. The book ends with a reflection by Fred Whipple about Comets in the Post-Halley Era. The book discusses all aspects of comets and is therefore suitable for use in graduate level courses. All astronomers and geophysicists interested in comets will find very useful and well-presented information in this book.

Stellar Physics - 2: Stellar Evolution and Stability (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2011): Gennady S. Bisnovatyi-Kogan Stellar Physics - 2: Stellar Evolution and Stability (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2011)
Gennady S. Bisnovatyi-Kogan; Translated by A.Y. Blinov, M. Romanova
R4,461 Discovery Miles 44 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Stellar Physics" is a an outstanding book in the growing body of literature on star formation and evolution. Not only does the author, a leading expert in the field, very thoroughly present the current state of knowledge on stellar physics, but he handles with equal care the many problems that this field of research still faces. A bibliography with well over 1000 entries makes this book an unparalleled reference source.
"Stellar Evolution and Stability" is the second of two volumes and can be read, as can the first volume "Fundamental Concepts and Stellar Equilibrium," as a largely independent work. It traces in great detail the evolution of protostars towards the main sequence and beyond this to the last stage of stellar evolution, with the corresponding vast range from white dwarfs to supernovae explosions, gamma-ray bursts and black hole formation. The book concludes with special chapters on the dynamical, thermal and pulsing stability of stars.

This second edition is carefully updated in the areas of pre-supernova models, magnetorotational supernovae, and the theory of accretion disks around black holes. Additional sections have been added on strange quark stars, jet formation and collimation, radiation-driven winds in strong gravitational fields and gamma-ray bursts.

Unified Mind Theory (Hardcover): Hans J Zeunert Unified Mind Theory (Hardcover)
Hans J Zeunert
R729 Discovery Miles 7 290 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The "Unified Mind Theory" falls into 2 parts: the physical and the spiritual Aspect of Creation. The term "Creation" assumes the existence of a Creator, which means if God exists, Creation must be perfect & complete, because God is not subject to time. However, should it be unfinished in some people's mind, then Creation cannot be perfect and complete. We confirm "God does not change His Mind," nor is He subject to any dimension of His own Creation. The physical aspect is that part in us which is strictly mechanical. It is void of life, and it is based on math. This gives us a structure of affirmations on which our present science rests. It describes our 4-dimensional world. However it does not include Life. This is described in the spiritual aspects of Creation which is based on faith and belief in the Creator. It is the description of our 5-dimensional world in perfection and completion.

Optimized Dark Matter Searches in Deep Observations of Segue 1 with MAGIC (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Jelena Aleksic Optimized Dark Matter Searches in Deep Observations of Segue 1 with MAGIC (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Jelena Aleksic
R3,809 R3,526 Discovery Miles 35 260 Save R283 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This thesis presents the results of indirect dark matter searches in the gamma-ray sky of the near Universe, as seen by the MAGIC Telescopes. The author has proposed and led the 160 hours long observations of the dwarf spheroidal galaxy Segue 1, which is the deepest survey of any such object by any Cherenkov telescope so far. Furthermore, she developed and completely characterized a new method, dubbed "Full Likelihood", that optimizes the sensitivity of Cherenkov instruments for detection of gamma-ray signals of dark matter origin. Compared to the standard analysis techniques, this novel approach introduces a sensitivity improvement of a factor of two (i.e. it requires 4 times less observation time to achieve the same result). In addition, it allows a straightforward merger of results from different targets and/or detectors. By selecting the optimal observational target and combining its very deep exposure with the Full Likelihood analysis of the acquired data, the author has improved the existing MAGIC bounds to the dark matter properties by more than one order of magnitude. Furthermore, for particles more massive than a few hundred GeV, those are the strongest constraints from dwarf galaxies achieved by any gamma-ray instrument, both ground-based or space-borne alike.

A Boson Learned from its Context, and a Boson Learned from its End (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Jeffrey Roskes A Boson Learned from its Context, and a Boson Learned from its End (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Jeffrey Roskes
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This thesis develops fundamental ideas and advanced techniques for studying the Higgs boson's interactions with the known matter and force particles. The Higgs boson appears as an excitation of the Higgs field, which permeates the vacuum. Several other phenomena in our Universe, such as dark energy, dark matter, and the abundance of matter over antimatter, remain unexplained. The Higgs field may prove to be the connection between our known world and the "dark" world, and studies of the Higgs boson's interactions are essential to reveal possible new phenomena. The unique feature of this work is simultaneous measurement of the Higgs boson's associated production (its context, to use the language of the title) and its decay (its end), while allowing for multiple parameters sensitive to new phenomena. This includes computer simulation with Monte Carlo techniques of the complicated structure of the Higgs boson interactions, the matrix-element calculation of per-event likelihoods for optimal observables, and advanced fitting methods with hundreds of intricate components that cover all possible parameters and quantum mechanical interference. This culminates in the most advanced analysis of LHC data in the multi-parameter approach to Higgs physics in its single golden four-lepton decay channel to date. Optimization of the CMS detector's silicon-based tracking system, essential for these measurements, is also described.

Unmasking Europa - The Search for Life on Jupiter's Ocean Moon (Hardcover, 2008 ed.): Richard Greenberg Unmasking Europa - The Search for Life on Jupiter's Ocean Moon (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)
Richard Greenberg
R1,213 R1,020 Discovery Miles 10 200 Save R193 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Jupiter's ice moon Europa is widely regarded as the most likely place to find extraterrestrial life. This book tells the engaging story of Europa, the oceanic moon. It features a large number of stunning images of the ocean moon's surface, clearly displaying the spectacular crack patterns, extensive rifts and ridges, and refrozen pools of exposed water filled with rafts of displaced ice. Coverage also features firsthand accounts of Galileo's mission to Jupiter and its moons. The book tells the rough and tumble inside story of a very human enterprise in science that lead to the discovery of a fantastic new world that might well harbor life.

Topics in Strangeness Nuclear Physics (Hardcover, 2007 ed.): Petr Bydzovsky, Avraham Gal, Jiri Mares Topics in Strangeness Nuclear Physics (Hardcover, 2007 ed.)
Petr Bydzovsky, Avraham Gal, Jiri Mares
R1,637 Discovery Miles 16 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Strangeness nuclear physics bears a broad impact on contemporary physics. This set of extensive lectures presents a balanced theoretical and experimental introduction to, and survey of, the field. It addresses topics such as the production and spectroscopy of strange nuclear systems, modern approaches to the hyperon-nucleon interaction, and weak decays of hypernuclei. This burgeoning research field is well served by this tutorial primer.

Dark Matter In The Universe - Proceedings Of The 4th Jerusalem Winter School For Theoretical Physics (Hardcover): John N.... Dark Matter In The Universe - Proceedings Of The 4th Jerusalem Winter School For Theoretical Physics (Hardcover)
John N. Bahcall, Tsvi Piran, Steven Weinberg
R2,530 Discovery Miles 25 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

If standard gravitational theory is correct, then most of the matter in the universe is in an unidentified form which does not emit enough light to have been detected by current instrumentation. This proceedings was devoted to a discussion of the so-called "missing matter" problem in the universe. The goal of the School was to make current research work on unseen matter accessible to students of faculties without prior experience in this area. Due to the pedagogical nature of the School and the strong interactions between students and the lectures, the written lectures included in this volume often contain techniques and explanations not found in more formal journal publications.

Submillimetre Studies of Prestellar and Starless Cores in the Ophiuchus, Taurus and Cepheus Molecular Clouds (Hardcover, 1st... Submillimetre Studies of Prestellar and Starless Cores in the Ophiuchus, Taurus and Cepheus Molecular Clouds (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Katherine Miranda Pattle
R3,581 Discovery Miles 35 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This thesis presents studies of the starless core populations of three nearby molecular clouds made as part of the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope Gould Belt Survey. These studies combine observations made using the SCUBA-2 submillimetre camera with data from several other instruments, including the Herschel Space Observatory, to identify and characterise starless cores in the Ophiuchus, Taurus and Cepheus molecular clouds. The temperatures, masses and stability against collapse of the starless cores are measured, the latter through detailed virial analysis, including a determination of the external pressure on the cores. The book illustrates core stability on the "virial plane", in which core stability is plotted against core confinement mode, showing that starless cores are typically confined by external pressure rather than self-gravity. It also presents an analytical model of the evolution of starless cores in the "virial plane", demonstrating that a pressure-confined starless core may evolve due to virial stability rather than gravitational collapse, which means that a core can only be definitively considered to be prestellar if it is gravitationally bound.

Fundamental Astronomy and Solar System Dynamics - Invited Papers Honoring Prof. Walter Fricke on the Occasion of His 70th... Fundamental Astronomy and Solar System Dynamics - Invited Papers Honoring Prof. Walter Fricke on the Occasion of His 70th Birthday (Hardcover, Reprinted from CELESTIAL MECHANICS, 37:3, 1986)
R.L. Duncombe, J.H. Lieske, P.Kenneth Seidelmann
R2,965 Discovery Miles 29 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Fundamental Astronomy and Solar System Dynamics," a program of invited papers honoring Professor Walter Fricke, who for thirty years has been Director of the Astronomisches Rechen lnstitut in Heidelberg, was held at the Thompson Conference Center of the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday 27 March 1985 on the occasion of his seventieth birthday and retirement as Director of ARl. Professor Fricke's contributions to astronomy encompass the areas of galactic dynamics, radial velocities, stellar statistics. the fundamental reference system and the constant of precession. Participants were welcomed to the Uni versi ty of Texas by Professor J. Parker Lamb, Chairman of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. The presentations ranged from discussions of astrometric problems concerned with the reference system, the constant of precession, major and minor planet observations, planetary ephemerides and lunar and satellite laser ranging, to a study of disc galaxies in massive halos. The program concluded with a review of Professor Fricke's career. The three sessions were chaired by Victor G. Szebehely, Carol A. Williams and Jay H. Lieske. The participants in this meeting, and in the Division on Dynamical Astronomy meeting that followed, were happy that Professor Fricke was able to attend. His presence at these meetings, as well as his thoughtful comments, were greatly appreciated. We are pleased to acknowledge the support of the Center for Space Research, the Department of Astronomy and the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics of the University of Texas at Austin.

Dynamics of the Solar System - Symposium No. 81 Proceedings of the 81st Symposium of the International Astronomical Union Held... Dynamics of the Solar System - Symposium No. 81 Proceedings of the 81st Symposium of the International Astronomical Union Held in Tokyo, Japan, 23-26 May, 1978 (Hardcover, 1979 ed.)
R.L. Duncombe
R4,548 Discovery Miles 45 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

B. G. Marsden Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Cambridge, MA 02138, U.S.A. !AU Symposium No. 81, "Dynamics of the Solar System", was held at the Hydrographic Office, Tokyo, Japan, during 23-26 May 1978. The Sym- posium was cosponsored by COSPAR and IUTAM, and generous financial sup- port was also provided by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. !AU sponsorship was through Commissions 4, 7 and 20, and the Scientific Organizing Committee consisted of the current Presidents, Vice Presi- dents and immediate Past Presidents of these Commissions: V. K. Abalakin, R. L. Duncombe, Y. Kozai, L. Kresak, B. G. Marsden (Chairman), P. J. Message, A. M. Sinzi, G. Sitarski and V. G. Szebehely. There were 64 participants from 15 countries, and 55 invited and contributed papers were read. The papers covered all branches of re- search on solar-system dynamics, and the eight sessions (chaired by Y. Kozai, V. G. Szebehely, W. Fricke, A. M. Sinzi, G. Sitarski, B. G.

Study on Magnetohydrodynamic Turbulence and Its Astrophysical Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Siyao Xu Study on Magnetohydrodynamic Turbulence and Its Astrophysical Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Siyao Xu
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Turbulence and magnetic fields are ubiquitous in the Universe. Their importance to astronomy cannot be overestimated. The theoretical advancements in magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) turbulence achieved during the past two decades have significantly influenced many fields of astronomy. This book provides predictive theories of the magnetic field generation by turbulence and the dissipation of MHD turbulence. These fundamental non-linear problems were believed to be tractable only numerically. This book provides complete analytical descriptions in quantitative agreement with existing numerics, as well as theoretical predictions in physical regimes still unreachable by simulations, and explanations of various related observations. It also discusses and promotes the astrophysical applications of MHD turbulence theories, including (i) the particle acceleration and radiation in high-energy phenomena, e.g., Gamma-Ray Bursts, supernova remnants, cosmic rays; (ii) interstellar density fluctuations and the effect on observations, e.g., Faraday rotation, scattering measurements of Galactic and extragalactic radio sources; (iii) density and magnetic field structure in molecular clouds toward star formation. In closing, this book demonstrates the key role of MHD turbulence in connecting diverse astrophysical processes and unraveling long-standing astrophysical problems, as foreseen by Chandrasekhar, a founder of modern astrophysics.

The Lidov-Kozai Effect - Applications in Exoplanet Research and Dynamical Astronomy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Ivan I.... The Lidov-Kozai Effect - Applications in Exoplanet Research and Dynamical Astronomy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Ivan I. Shevchenko
R2,893 Discovery Miles 28 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book deals with an effect in celestial mechanics that has become quite important in exoplanet research. The Lidov-Kozai effect reveals itself in coherent periodic variations (which can be very large) of the inclination and eccentricity of an orbiting body in the presence of an inclined perturber. The effect is known to be important in the motion of many asteroids and planetary satellites. What is more, now it attracts more and more interest in the astronomical and astrophysical community due to its relevance for many exoplanetary systems. Recent years witnessed major advancements in its theory. It would be no exaggeration to say that nowadays the Lidov-Kozai effect becomes one of the most studied astrophysical effects. This book covers the multitude of the Lidov-Kozai effect's modern applications and its theory developments. It will be useful for researchers and students working in astrophysics, celestial mechanics, stellar dynamics, theoretical mechanics, space missions design, depending on the interests of the reader. The book is self-contained. It provides the full detailed coverage of the effect's theory and applications.

The Radiating Atmosphere - Proceedings of a Symposium Organized by the Summer Advanced Study Institute, Held at Queen's... The Radiating Atmosphere - Proceedings of a Symposium Organized by the Summer Advanced Study Institute, Held at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, August 3-14, 1970 (Hardcover, 1971 ed.)
Billy McCormac
R5,658 Discovery Miles 56 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Proceedings of a Symposium organized by the Summer Advanced Study Institute, held at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, August 3-14, 1970

The FAST Mission (Hardcover, 2001 ed.): Robert F. Pfaff Jr The FAST Mission (Hardcover, 2001 ed.)
Robert F. Pfaff Jr
R2,893 Discovery Miles 28 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1.1. MISSION BACKGROUND The scientific objective of this magnetospheric physics mission was a detailed in vestigation of the Aurora Borealis, or 'Northern Lights'. The fields experiments (electric and magnetic) were constructed by the University of California at Berke ley (UCB), and Los Angeles (UCLA) respectively. The particles instruments were constructed by UCB and the University of New Hampshire in collaboration with Lockheed Palo Alto Research Laboratory. The instrument data processing unit was provided by UCB. The spacecraft bus, telemetry, and launch services were provided by the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center SMEX office. The science principal investigator is Dr C. W. Carlson of UCB, and the program is managed by the SMEX office. The UCB design philosophy emphasizes the demonstration of design margins set by peer review. As a result, each boom system was extensively tested at a prototype level before the flight units were manufactured. Additionally, the design, assembly and testing of each boom mechanism was conducted by a single engineer solely responsible for its success.

New Quests in Stellar Astrophysics: The Link Between Stars and Cosmology - Proceedings of the International Conference held in... New Quests in Stellar Astrophysics: The Link Between Stars and Cosmology - Proceedings of the International Conference held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 26-30 March 2001 (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
Miguel Chavez, Alessandro Bressan, Alberto Buzzoni, Divakara Mayya
R4,401 Discovery Miles 44 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Stellar astrophysics still provides the basic framework for deciphering the imprints left over by the evolving universe on all scales. Advances or shortcomings in the former field have direct consequences in our ability to understand the global properties of the latter.

This volume contains the most recent updates on a variety of topics that, though independent by themselves, are inevitably connected on a cosmological scale. These include comprehensive articles by leaders in fields extending from stellar atmospheres through properties of the stellar component in the Milky Way up to the stellar environment in high redshift galaxies.

The wide coverage of astrophysical themes makes this volume very valuable for researchers and Ph.D. students in astrophysics.

The YOHKOH (SOLAR-A) Mission (Hardcover, Reprinted from Solar Physics', ed.): Z. Svestka, Yutaka Uchida The YOHKOH (SOLAR-A) Mission (Hardcover, Reprinted from Solar Physics', ed.)
Z. Svestka, Yutaka Uchida
R2,861 Discovery Miles 28 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The SOLAR-A spacecraft was launched by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan (ISS) in August 1991, and, following and ISAS tradition, was renamed YOHKOH. This mission is dedicated principally to the study of solar flares, especially of high-energy phenomena observed in the X-ray and gamma-ray ranges. With a co-ordinated set of instruments including hard X-ray and soft X-ray imaging telescopes as well as spectrometers with advanced capabilities, it is expected to reveal new aspects of flares and help better understand their physics, supporting international collaborations with ground-based observatories as well as theoretical investigations. An overview of this mission, including the stallite, its scientific instruments, and its operation is given in this book.

Millimetre and Submillimetre Astronomy - Lectures Presented at a Summer School Held in Stirling, Scotland, June 21-27, 1987... Millimetre and Submillimetre Astronomy - Lectures Presented at a Summer School Held in Stirling, Scotland, June 21-27, 1987 (Hardcover, 1988 ed.)
R.D. Wolstencroft, W.B. Burton
R4,585 Discovery Miles 45 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The millimetre and submillimetre spectral region (300 to 3000 Ilm or 1000 to 100 GHz) was until recently one of the few spectral regimes not fully opened up for astronomical studies. Thanks both to improvements in detectors and receivers and to the construction of large telescopes at high altitude sites this situation is improving very rapidly. Three major telescopes have been built recently and are coming into operation during 1987 and 1988, namely the 15m James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) and the lOAm Caltech Submillimetre Observatory (CSO) telescope, both located on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, and the 15 m Swedish -ESO telescope (SEST) in Chile. Because a very wide range of astronomical problems can be tackled with these major new facilities there is a great deal of interest from the many potential new users anxious to become familiar with this rapidly developing field. During 1986 it became clear to British and Dutch astronomers involved in planning the commissioning and operation of the JCMT, that a summer school in this field would greatly benefit the potential and actual JCMT user community. With financial support from the SERC and supplemented by a grant from the ZWO, the Summer School on 'Millimetre and Submillimetre Astronomy' was held at Stirling University from June 21 to 27, 1987.

Astrophysics Update (Hardcover, 2004 ed.): John Mason Astrophysics Update (Hardcover, 2004 ed.)
John Mason
R5,159 Discovery Miles 51 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Written by leading exponents in the field, this collection of timely reviews presents observational methods and the latest results of astronomical research as well as their theoretical foundations and interrelations, providing information and scientifically rigorous coverage.

The Physics of Galaxy Formation (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Claudia Del P. Lagos The Physics of Galaxy Formation (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Claudia Del P. Lagos
R4,429 R3,572 Discovery Miles 35 720 Save R857 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This thesis addresses two of the central processes which underpin the formation of galaxies: the formation of stars and the injection of energy into the interstellar medium from supernovae, called feedback. In her work Claudia Lagos has completely overhauled the treatment of these processes in simulations of galaxy formation. Her thesis makes two major breakthroughs, and represents the first major steps forward in these areas in more than a decade. Her work has enabled, for the first time, predictions to be made which can be compared against new observations which probe the neutral gas content of galaxies, opening up a completely novel way to constrain the models. The treatment of feedback from supernovae, and how this removes material from the interstellar medium, is also likely to have a lasting impact on the field. Claudia Lagos Ph.D. thesis was nominated by the Institute for Computational Cosmology at Durham University as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis 2012.

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