High-Energy Astrophysics by Fulvio Melia
High-energy astrophysics involves the study of exceedingly dynamic and energetic phenomena occurring near the most extreme celestial objects known to exist, such as black holes, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and supernova remnants. This title introduces topics at the forefront of research, including relativistic particles, and energetic radiation.
Winner of the 2009 PROSE Award in Cosmology & Astronomy, Association of American Publishers "The well-written work provides an excellent balance between relevant graduate physics and observational summaries of key high-energy astrophysical phenomena, such as pulsars, black holes, and active galactic nucleiThe explanations are lucid and concise, and the mathematical detail is well suited to the intended audience, primarily graduate students in astrophysics."--Choice
Fulvio Melia is professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Arizona and associate editor of the "Astrophysical Journal Letters". His books include "The Galactic Supermassive Black Hole" (Princeton).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691140292 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691140294 |
| Title | High-Energy Astrophysics |
| Author | Fulvio Melia |
| Series | Princeton Series In Astrophysics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2009-02-15 |
| Number of pages | 392 |
| Prizes | Winner of PROSE Awards: Cosmology & Astronomy 2009 |
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