Theoretical Astrophysics: Volume 3

By Thanu Padmanabhan

Book Overview

This timely volume provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cosmology and extragalactic astronomy at an advanced level. Beginning with an overview of the key observational results and necessary terminology, it covers important topics: the theory of galactic structure and galactic dynamics, structure formation, cosmic microwave background radiation, formation of luminous galaxies in the universe, intergalactic medium and active galactic nuclei. This self-contained text has a modular structure, and contains over one hundred worked exercises. It can be used alone, or in conjunction with the previous two accompanying volumes (Volume I: Astrophysical Processes, and Volume II: Stars and Stellar Systems).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521566304
• ISBN13: 9780521566308
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 640 Pages
• Weight: 2.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.7" x 9.6"