Atomic Astrophysics and Spectroscopy

Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-0-521-82536-8
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 376 Seiten, Format (B × H): 175 mm x 250 mm, Gewicht: 770 g

Spectroscopy enables the precise study of astronomical objects and phenomena. Bridging the gap between physics and astronomy, this is the first integrated graduate-level textbook on atomic astrophysics. It covers the basics of atomic physics and astrophysics, including state-of-the-art research applications, methods and tools. The content is evenly balanced between the physical foundations of spectroscopy and their applications to astronomical objects and cosmology. An undergraduate knowledge of physics is assumed, and relevant basic material is summarised at the beginning of each chapter. The material is completely self-contained and features sufficient background information for self-study. Advanced users will find it handy for spectroscopic studies. A website hosted by the authors contains updates, corrections, exercises and solutions, as well as news items from physics and astronomy related to spectroscopy. A link to this can be found at www.cambridge.org/9780521825368.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pradhan, Anil K.

Nahar, Sultana N.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Astrophysik
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astrophysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik Atom- und Molekülphysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Mikroskopie, Spektroskopie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction
2. Atomic structure
3. Atomic processes
4. Radiative transitions
5. Electron-ion collisions
6. Photoionization
7. Electron-ion recombination
8. Multi-wavelength emission spectra
9. Absorption lines and radiative transfer
10. Stellar properties and spectra
11. Stellar opacity and radiative forces
12. Gaseous nebulae and HII regions
13. Active galactic nuclei and quasars
14. Cosmology
Appendices
References
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Nahar, Sultana N.
Sultana Nahar is a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Astronomy at the Ohio State University. She has an extensive background in atomic physics and astrophysics and is one of the foremost researchers on atomic processes.

Pradhan, Anil K.
Anil Pradhan is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy, the Chemical Physics Program, and the Biophysics Graduate Program at the Ohio State University, where he has taught a course on astrophysical spectroscopy for the past 20 years.

Anil Pradhan is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy, the Chemical Physics Program, and the Biophysics Graduate Program at the Ohio State University, where he has taught a course on astrophysical spectroscopy for the past 20 years.

Sultana Nahar is a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Astronomy at the Ohio State University. She has an extensive background in atomic physics and astrophysics and is one of the foremost researchers on atomic processes.