High-Energy Astrophysics

Fulvio Melia

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Princeton University Pres
27 April 2009

Mathematics & Sciences; Particle & high-energy physics; Astrophysics

Series: Princeton Series in Astrophysics

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. High-Energy Astrophysics provides graduate and advanced undergraduate students with the most complete, self-contained introduction to the subject available. This textbook covers all the essentials, weaving together the latest theory with the experimental techniques, instrumentation, and observational methods astronomers use to study high-energy radiation from space. Fulvio Melia introduces topics at the forefront of today's research, including relativistic particles, energetic radiation, and accretion disk theory. No other textbook offers such a thorough yet concise treatment of the key aspects of high-energy astrophysics--both theoretical and observational--or delves as deeply into modern detection techniques, satellite systems, and analytical and numerical modeling used by theoreticians.

Amply illustrated, High-Energy Astrophysics is also ideal for researchers interested in the application of fundamental physical laws to understand how matter and radiation behave in regions of the universe where physical conditions are most extreme.
* Uniquely weaves together the theoretical and experimental aspects of this important branch of astronomy
* Features stunning images of the high-energy sky
* Fully describes the principal classes of high-energy sources, with an in-depth study of many archetypal objects within them
* Provides an excellent, self-contained resource for the classroom, written by a preeminent researcher and teacher in the field

By: Fulvio Melia
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
Publication Date: 27 April 2009
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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