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ISBN Number: 9780691016061
Editor: Bahcall, John C.
Editor: Ostriker, Jeremiah P.
Author: Ostriker, Jeremiah P.
Author: Bahcall, John N.
Editor: Ostriker, Jeremiah P.
Editor: Bahcall, John N.
Publisher: Libri
Location: Princeton, N.J. :
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Cosmology
Subject: Astrophysics
Subject: Astronomy, General
Subject: Physics
Subject: Astronomy and Cosmology
Subject: Physics and Astroscience
Copyright: 1997
Edition Description: Paperback
Series: Princeton series in astrophysics
Series Volume: 104-331
Publication Date: January 1997
Cover Type: Paperback
Grade Level: College/higher education:
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 382
Book Size: 9 x 6 in 20 oz
The field of astrophysics is in the midst of a technologically driven renaissance, as fundamental discoveries are being made with astonishing frequency. In the last decade, new detectors in space, on earth, and deep underground have, when coupled with the computational power of modern computers, revolutionized our knowledge and understanding of the astronomical world. This is a great time for a student of any age to become acquainted with the remarkable universe in which we live. This volume is a collection of essays, originally presented orally to a diverse group of students and professionals, which reveal the most fertile areas for future study of astronomy and astrophysics. The emphasis of this work is on the clear description of the current state of our knowledge as a preparation for the future unraveling of the mysteries of the universe that appear today as most fundamental and most amenable to solution.A stellar group of astronomers and astrophysicists describes the directions and styles of work that they think are most likely to lead to progress. Bibliographical notes at the end of each presentation provide guidance for the reader who wishes to go more deeply into a given subject. Unsolved Problems in Astrophysics is a uniquely stimulating introduction to some of the most important topics in modern astrophysics.
Review:
As this lively volume attests, there are still many exciting problems left to interest the graduate student entering the field of astrophysics.
Synopsis:
The field of astrophysics is in the midst of a technological renaissance. The emphasis of this collection of essays, composed by a stellar group of astronomers and astrophysicists, is on the current state of our knowledge as a preparation for future unraveling of more mysteries of the universe, which appear most amenable to solution. Aspiring atrophysicists will be enthralled.
