Astrophysics: Decoding the Cosmos
Apr 2007 · Sold by John Wiley & Sons
4.5star
8 reviews
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446
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About this ebook
Astrophysics: Decoding the Cosmos is an accessible introduction to the key principles and theories underlying astrophysics.
This text takes a close look at the radiation and particles that we receive from astronomical objects, providing a thorough understanding of what this tells us, drawing the information together using examples to illustrate the process of astrophysics. Chapters dedicated to objects showing complex processes are written in an accessible manner and pull relevant background information together to put the subject firmly into context.
The intention of the author is that the book will be a ‘tool chest’ for undergraduate astronomers wanting to know the how of astrophysics. Students will gain a thorough grasp of the key principles, ensuring that this often-difficult subject becomes more accessible.
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4.5
8 reviews
Mohd Hilmi
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March 8, 2017
i love astrophysics💙💙
Rafael Astolpho
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August 19, 2014
Awesomeness...
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Mahesh Prasad
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January 16, 2018
someone pls email me this book
About the author
Dr Judith Ann Irwin, Department of Physics, Queen’s University, Kingston Ontario, Canada
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