Fundamentals of Astrophysics
Astrophysical Methods
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Beschreibung
This book illustrates how the study of astrophysics requires training in several fields of physics, mathematics and technology. Based on the author’s extensive teaching experience, it focuses on the basic observational data and theoretical methods used to build models for stars, galaxies and large-scale structures in the universe. Part I deals discusses gravitational theories, including basic general relativity and gravitational waves. In turn, Part II illustrates the radiation and plasma processes that are fundamental to interpreting the observed data and to modeling cosmic objects. Part III addresses the observational techniques needed in astrophysics, and the analysis of astrophysical parameters derived from photometry and spectroscopy. The book also includes an introduction outlining the historical development of the study of the universe, and a concluding chapter summarizing the physical properties of cosmic objects.
This textbook introduces the reader to the study of astrophysics through a journey that spans the fields of physics, mathematics, and technology. Based on the author’s extensive teaching experience, it emphasizes the fundamental observational data and theoretical methods employed for constructing models of stars, galaxies, and large-scale structures in the universe. After an introduction outlining the historical development of universe studies, Part I delves into gravitational theories including basic general relativity and gravitational waves. Part II explores radiation and plasma processes crucial for interpreting observed data and modeling cosmic objects. Part III addresses the observational techniques essential in astrophysics, along with the analysis of astrophysical parameters obtained from photometry and spectroscopy.
Provides a concise but comprehensive overview of gravitational, plasma and radiation physics Includes detailed reviews of the theoretical and observational techniques used in astrophysics Self-contained, pedagogical course-based presentation
Autor*in
Attilio Ferrari
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