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Providing a broad overview of foundational concepts, this second
edition of Fundamentals of Astronomy covers topics ranging from
spherical astronomy to reference systems, and celestial mechanics
to astronomical photometry and spectroscopy. It expounds arguments
of classical astronomy that provided the foundation for modern
astrometry, whilst presenting the latest results of the
very-long-baseline interferometry (VLBI) radio technique, optical
interferometers and satellites such as Hipparcos and GAIA, and
recent resolutions of the IAU and IERS regarding precession, forced
and free nutation, and Earth figure and rotation. Concepts of
general relativity are explored, such as the advance of Mercury's
perihelion, light deflection and black holes, in addition to the
physical properties, orbits, and ephemerides of planets, comets and
asteroids with an extension to visual binary stars orbital
reconstruction. Extrasolar planets are also discussed, with
reference to radial velocity and transits measurements by ground
and space telescopes. Basic concepts of astronomical photometry,
spectroscopy and polarimetry are given, including the influence of
the terrestrial atmosphere. Classical works, such as Hipparchus,
are mentioned in order to provide a flavor of the historical
development of the field. It is an ideal textbook for undergraduate
and graduate students studying astronomy, astrophysics,
mathematics, and engineering. Supplementary and explanatory notes
provide readers with references to additional material published in
other literature and scientific journals, whilst solved and
unsolved exercises allow students to review their understanding of
the material. Features: Provides an introductory vision of
arguments from spherical astronomy to celestial mechanics to
astronomical photometry and spectroscopy Presents the information
at an introductory level without sacrificing scientific rigor Fully
updated throughout with the latest results in the field
Providing a broad overview of foundational concepts, this second
edition of Fundamentals of Astronomy covers topics ranging from
spherical astronomy to reference systems, and celestial mechanics
to astronomical photometry and spectroscopy. It expounds arguments
of classical astronomy that provided the foundation for modern
astrometry, whilst presenting the latest results of the
very-long-baseline interferometry (VLBI) radio technique, optical
interferometers and satellites such as Hipparcos and GAIA, and
recent resolutions of the IAU and IERS regarding precession, forced
and free nutation, and Earth figure and rotation. Concepts of
general relativity are explored, such as the advance of Mercury's
perihelion, light deflection and black holes, in addition to the
physical properties, orbits, and ephemerides of planets, comets and
asteroids with an extension to visual binary stars orbital
reconstruction. Extrasolar planets are also discussed, with
reference to radial velocity and transits measurements by ground
and space telescopes. Basic concepts of astronomical photometry,
spectroscopy and polarimetry are given, including the influence of
the terrestrial atmosphere. Classical works, such as Hipparchus,
are mentioned in order to provide a flavor of the historical
development of the field. It is an ideal textbook for undergraduate
and graduate students studying astronomy, astrophysics,
mathematics, and engineering. Supplementary and explanatory notes
provide readers with references to additional material published in
other literature and scientific journals, whilst solved and
unsolved exercises allow students to review their understanding of
the material. Features: Provides an introductory vision of
arguments from spherical astronomy to celestial mechanics to
astronomical photometry and spectroscopy Presents the information
at an introductory level without sacrificing scientific rigor Fully
updated throughout with the latest results in the field
NMR of Paramagnetic Molecules: Applications to Metallobiomolecules
and Models, Second Edition is a self-contained, comprehensive
reference for chemists, physicists, and life scientists whose
research involves analyzing paramagnetic compounds. Since the
previous edition of this book was published, there have been many
advancements in the field of paramagnetic NMR spectroscopy. This
completely updated and expanded edition contains the latest
fundamental theory and methods for mastery of this analytical
technique. Users will learn how to interpret the NMR spectra of
paramagnetic molecules, improve experimental techniques, and
strengthen their understanding of the underlying theory and
applications.
Organized and edited by Ivano Bertini, Harry Gray, Ed Stiefel, and
Joan Valentine, with contributions from many other world leaders in
the field, this all-new book is equally appropriate for graduate or
senior undergraduate courses in bioinorganic chemistry. The book
has been extensively class-tested at Princeton and UCLA, and it
includes tutorials in biology and biochemistry and in inorganic
chemistry to aid students of varying backgrounds. The main text is
divided into two parts: Part A, "Overviews of Biological Inorganic
Chemistry," sets forth the unifying principles of the field. A full
course in bioinorganic chemistry could be based entirely on this
overview section, which is a really a book within a book! Part B,
"Metal-Ion Containing Biological Systems," describes specific
classes of systems in detail. A special feature is the strong
connection to the genomic revolution that has dramatically enhanced
our ability to define the function of gene products in living
organisms. Throughout the book, protein data bank codes are given
for structures discussed in the text, and students are encouraged
to learn to use the PDB in their courses and research. This
exciting new book will be a must read for years to come for all
students and researchers interested in the field of biological
inorganic chemistry.
NMR is a growing technique which represents a generalized, spread,
common tool for spectroscopy and for structural and dynamic
investigation. Part of the field of competence of NMR is
represented by molecules with unpaired electrons, which are called
paramagnetic. The presence of unpaired electrons is at the same
time a drawback (negative effect) and a precious source of
information about structure and dynamics. New phenomena and effects
are described which are due to the high magnetic fields and
advances in the methodology. "Solution NMR of Paramagnetic
Molecules" is unique in dealing with these matters. The scope is
that of presenting a complete description, which is both rigorous
and pictorial, of theory and experiments of NMR of paramagnetic
molecules in solution. Pertinent examples are described. From the
time dependent behaviour of electrons in the various metal ions
including polimetallic systems to the hyperfine-based information,
and from NMR experiments to constraints for solution structure
determination. The book's major theme is how to perform high
resolution NMR experiments and how to obtain structural and dynamic
information on paramagnetic metal ion containing systems.
This Handbook on Metalloproteins focuses on the available
structural information of proteins and their metal ion coordination
spheres. It centers on the metal ions indispensable for life but
also considers metal ions used as substitution probes in studies of
metalloproteins. Emphasizing the structure-function relationship,
the book covers the common and distinct characterstics of metallo-
enzymes, proteins, and amino acids bonded to copper, zinc, iron,
and more.
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