Atomic astrophysics and spectroscopy / Anil K. Pradhan and Sultana N. Nahar, Department of Astronomy, the Ohio State University.

By:

Pradhan, Anil K [author.]

Contributor(s):

Nahar, Sultana N [author.]

Material type: Text

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780511933448
0511933444
9780511975349
0511975341
0511930747
9780511930744
9781107483583
1107483581
1107218179
9781107218178
9786612978272
6612978279
1282978276
9781282978270
0511932081
9780511932083
0511925700
9780511925702
1316789144
9781316789148

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Atomic astrophysics and spectroscopy.DDC classification:

523.01/97 22

LOC classification:

QC454.A8 P73 2011eb

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Contents:

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. Opacity and radiative forces -- 12. Gaseous nebulae and HII regions -- 13. Active galactic nuclei and quasars -- 14. Cosmology.

Summary: "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"-- Provided by publisher.Summary: "The text is evenly divided into atomic physics and astrophysics. The first seven chapters form the foundational elements of atomic processes and spectroscopy. The next seven chapters deal with astrophysical applications to specific objects and physical conditions. Each chapter follows the same plan. We begin with the essentials that all readers should be able to follow easily. However, towards the end of each chapter we outline some of the more advanced or specialized areas. The subject matter is broadly divided into 'basic' material in both areas, and 'advanced' material that incorporates state-of-the-art methods and results"-- Provided by publisher.

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"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"-- Provided by publisher.

"The text is evenly divided into atomic physics and astrophysics. The first seven chapters form the foundational elements of atomic processes and spectroscopy. The next seven chapters deal with astrophysical applications to specific objects and physical conditions. Each chapter follows the same plan. We begin with the essentials that all readers should be able to follow easily. However, towards the end of each chapter we outline some of the more advanced or specialized areas. The subject matter is broadly divided into 'basic' material in both areas, and 'advanced' material that incorporates state-of-the-art methods and results"-- Provided by publisher.