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Astroparticle Physics
by Claus Grupen
Available from Powells Used Books
$58.95
on 10-15-2008
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ISBN Number: 9783540253129
Contribution: Cowan, G.
Contribution: Eidelman, S.
Contribution: Cowan, G.
Contribution: Eidelman, S.
Written by: Stroh, T.
Written by: Cowan, G.
Written by: Eidelman, S.
Written by: Grupen, Claus
Published by: Springer
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astronomy
Subject: Cosmology
Subject: Astrophysics
Subject: Nuclear Physics
Subject: Cosmic rays
Copyright: 2005
Edition Number: 1
Date of Publication: July 2005
Cover Type: Hardcover
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 441
Book Size: 235 x 155 mm
The book describes the branch of astronomy in which processes in the universe are investigated with experimental methods employed in particle-physics experiments. After a historical introduction the basics of elementary particles, Astroparticle Physics describes their interactions and the relevant detection techniques. The main body of this treatment concerns cosmic rays, while modern aspects of astroparticle physics are described in a chapter on cosmology. The book provides an orientation in the field of astroparticle physics that many beginners might seek and appreciate. The underlying physics fundamentals are presented with little mathematics, and the results are illustrated by many diagrams. The reader has a chance to enter this field of astronomy with a book that closes the gap between expert and popular level.
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