Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium
Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium
* Essential textbook on the physics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium * Based on a course taught by the author for more than twenty years at Princeton University * Covers radiative processes, fluid dynamics, cosmic rays, astrochemistry, interstellar dust, and more * Discusses the physical state and distribution of the ionized, atomic, and molecular phases of the interstellar medium * Reviews diagnostics using emission and absorption lines * Features color illustrations and detailed reference materials in appendices * Instructor's manual with problems and solutions (available only to teachers)
Descrierea produsului
* Essential textbook on the physics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium * Based on a course taught by the author for more than twenty years at Princeton University * Covers radiative processes, fluid dynamics, cosmic rays, astrochemistry, interstellar dust, and more * Discusses the physical state and distribution of the ionized, atomic, and molecular phases of the interstellar medium * Reviews diagnostics using emission and absorption lines * Features color illustrations and detailed reference materials in appendices * Instructor's manual with problems and solutions (available only to teachers)
Detaliile produsului
- Cod: BRT9780691122144
- Categoria: Astronomy
- Categoria: Applied Physics
- Autor: Bruce T Draine
- Limba: English
- Nr. pagini: 560
- Editura: Princeton University Press
- Editie: necartonata
- Format: 240 x 178 x 32 mm
- An aparitie: 2011