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ISBN Number: 9780521675604
Editor: Williams, Robert E.
Editor: Livio, Mario
Editor: Williams, Robert E.
Editor: Livio, Mario
Editor: Fall, Michael
Written by: Livio, Mario
Written by: Williams, Robert
Published by: Cambridge University Press
Location: Cambridge
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Star Observation
Subject: Astronomical spectroscopy, Congresses.
Series: Isis Studies in International Security & Arms Control
Series Volume: 8
Date of Publication: May 2005
Cover Type: Paperback
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: 59 line diagrams 18 tables
Number of Pages: 236
Book Size: 961x669x50 84
'What can emission lines tell us about an astrophysical object? This book answers that question for a host of objects, including supernovae and active galactic nuclei, across a broad range of wavelengths. The editors present sixteen review articles from internationally renowned experts in a coherent overview of the latest data, techniques and applications of the study of emission lines. Subjects include the theory of radiative transfer, shocks, photoionization, and expanding atmospheres, as well as Doppler tomography, X-ray plasmas, IR and UV spectroscopy, molecular diagnostics, spectropolarimetry and gamma-ray lines. Together these review articles provide a unique and up-to-date overview of the analysis of emission lines. In this way, they provide an excellent introduction and reference for graduate students and professionals in astronomy and physics.' Synopsis:
Coherent overview of the latest technical data, techniques and applications of one of the most fundamental tools available to astronomers.
