An invitation to astrophysics

This unique book provides a clear and lucid description of several aspects of astrophysics and cosmology in a language understandable to a physicist or beginner in astrophysics. It presents the key topics in all branches of astrophysics and cosmology in a simple and concise language. The emphasis is...

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Main Author Padmanabhan, T
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Singapore ; New Jersey ; London World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd 2006
World Scientific
World Scientific Publishing Company
WORLD SCIENTIFIC
World Scientific Publishing
Edition1
SeriesWorld Scientific series in astronomy and astrophysics
Subjects
Astrophysics
Cosmology
SCIENCE
Stellar Physics
Astrophysics
Inflation
Early Universe
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
Cosmology
Active Galactic Nuclei
Dark Energy
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Summary:This unique book provides a clear and lucid description of several aspects of astrophysics and cosmology in a language understandable to a physicist or beginner in astrophysics. It presents the key topics in all branches of astrophysics and cosmology in a simple and concise language. The emphasis is on currently active research areas and exciting new frontiers rather than on more pedantic topics. Many complicated results are introduced with simple, novel derivations which strengthen the conceptual understanding of the subject. The book also contains over one hundred exercises which will help students in their self study. Undergraduate and graduate students in physics and astrophysics as well as all physicists who are interested in obtaining a quick grasp of astrophysical concepts will find this book useful.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9812566872
9789812566386
9812566384
9789812566874
9789812774378
9812774378
DOI:10.1142/6010