Buch, Englisch, 322 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 807 g
Buch, Englisch, 322 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 807 g
ISBN: 978-0-521-41439-5
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
Currents in Astrophysics and Cosmology focuses primarily on cosmic-ray physics, X-ray, gamma-ray and neutrino astronomy and cosmology, the main research areas of Professor Maurice M. Shapiro, whose 75th birthday the collection of articles celebrates. Professor Shapiro is internationally distinguished for his contributions to the development of cosmic-ray physics. Each chapter is written by a leading scientist in the field. The scope extends from the inner solar system to distant radio galaxies. The book is ideal for graduate students and scientists working in cosmic-ray astrophysics. This timely and valuable survey will be welcomed not only for its articles by world-renowned scientists but also for its coverage of many topics in high-energy astrophysics, the combination of which makes the book unique.
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Part I. Cosmic Rays: 1. Galactic cosmic rays and galactic halo X-ray emission; 2. Highly luminous radiogalaxies as sources of cosmic rays; 3. Where is the cosmic-ray modulation boundary of the heliosphere?; 4. Origin of primary cosmic rays above 1 TeV; 5. Astrophysical discoveries derived from transient cosmic ray and solar flare particle earth-based investigations: the early years; Part II. X-Ray, Gamma-Ray and Neutrino Astronomy: 6. How X-ray astronomy has extended the horizon of physics; 7. Selected topics in high energy gamma-ray astrophysics; 8. Cosmic gamma rays, the origin of cosmic rays, and the structure of the galaxy: the IRAS connection: reminiscences; 9. Ultra-high-energy gamma-ray astronomy; 10. Recent gamma-ray burst studies by Ginga; 11. High-energy astrophysics in solar flares; 12. High-energy gamma radiation from supernova; 13. IMB detection of neutrinos from SN1987A: history and results; 14. High-energy neutrino astronomy: project DUMAND; Part III. Cosmology: 15. The cosmic quark-hadron phase transition; 16. Ponderable soliton stars from early universe; 17. Dark matter and the generation of cosmological structure; Part IV. Reminiscences and Poetic Black Holes: 18. Contributions of Maurice M. Shapiro and his group to cosmic-ray astrophysics; 19. From Jerusalem to heavenly realms - memoir of a cosmic journey; 20. Maury Shapiro and ERICE; 21. Black holes.
