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High-Energy Astrophysics

Fulvio Melia

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English
Princeton University Pres
27 April 2009
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.

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Imprint:   Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   652g
ISBN:   9780691140292
ISBN 10:   0691140294
Series:   Princeton Series in Astrophysics
Pages:   392
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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).

Reviews for High-Energy Astrophysics

"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 nuclei. The explanations are lucid and concise, and the mathematical detail is well suited to the intended audience, primarily graduate students in astrophysics.""--Choice"


  • Winner of Association of American Publishers Award for Best Professional/Scholarly Book in Cosmology & Astronomy 2009 (United States)
  • Winner of PROSE Awards: Cosmology & Astronomy 2009
  • Winner of PROSE Awards: Cosmology & Astronomy 2009.

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