Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy

C.R. Kitchin

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English

Institute of Physics Publishing
01 January 1995

Theoretical & mathematical astronomy; Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods; Astrophysics; Spectrum analysis, spectrochemistry, mass spectrometry

Series: Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy and spectroscopy are firmly linked historically, and they continue to develop together, each contributing to the growth of the other. This book is aimed at the newcomer to astronomical spectroscopy and assumes no previous specialist knowledge on the part of the reader. Starting from the physical background to spectroscopy, with clear explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, the book goes on to introduce the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instrumentation that is available. The applications of spectroscopy in modern astronomy are then set out: the Solar system, stars, nebulae, the interstellar medium and galaxies are all described clearly for the reader.

By: C.R. Kitchin
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9780750303460
ISBN 10: 0750303468
Series: Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 January 1995
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface. Atomic processes. Introduction to spectroscopy. The physics of atoms and molecules. Atomic energy levels. Transitions. Spectra of molecules. Radiation in the presence of fields. Spectroscopy of solid materials. Astronomical spectroscopic techniques. Optical spectroscopes. Specialized optical spectroscopic techniques for astronomy. Examples of optical spectroscopes. Spectroscopy of astronomical sources. Spectral classification. Radial velocities. Spectrophotometry. Stars. Planets and other minor bodies of the solar system. Nebulae and the interstellar medium. Extra-galactic objects. Appendices. Conversion formulae. Term formation of equivalent electrons. Bibliography. Constants. Index.

C.R. Kitchin

Reviews for Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy

...well worth adding to one's astronomical library ... would recommend it to others with little hesitation. - Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada