In this volume the full range of astrophysical maser
research is covered, with contributions from many of the
foremost researchers in the field. The topics include
masers in star-forming, circumstellar and extragalactic
environments, solar system masers, newly discovered masing
transitions, variability, proper-motion studies, and theory.
Since this was the first ever conference devoted exclusively
to astrophysical masers, these proceedings provide a
reference for this field which has not previously been
available. "Astrophysical Masers" will be useful both to
those who wish to study the physics of masers, and to those
who wish to better understand the astrophysically important
regions with which they are associated.
In this volume the complete area of research in astrophysical lasers has been covered for the first time presenting the newest insights. It will be a book of reference for many years to come. It addresses doctoral students and researchers in astronomy and astrophysics.
Andrew W. Clegg
Maser Variation astronomy circumstellar shells galaxy interstellar molecules interstellare Moleküle masers milky way radio astronomy solar system spectroscopy star star formation telescope