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Astrophysics of the interstellar medium Walter J. Maciel ; translated by Margarida Serote Roos
Springer Nature - Springer Physics and Astronomy (R0) eBooks 2013 English International Available online
View online- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Maciel, W. J. (Walter Junqueira)
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Interstellar matter.
- Astrophysics.
- astrophysics.
- Genre:
- dissertations
- Academic theses
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY Springer ©2013
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- The space between the stars includes a large variety of objects, where physical processes occur that are fundamental for the structure and evolution of galaxies. This book gives the reader some basic knowledge of these processes and at the same time, presents estimates of the main quantities relevant to the study of the interstellar medium. The book could be used as an introductory course on the interstellar medium by science students or by readers interested in astrophysics with an adequate physics and mathematics background
- Contents:
- General Overview of the Interstellar Medium The Interstellar Radiation Field Spectral Line Formation Interstellar Emission and Absorption Lines Excitation in the Interstellar Medium Ionization in the Interstellar Medium Interstellar Gas Heating Interstellar Ionized Nebulae Interstellar Dust Grains Interstellar Molecules Dynamics and Equilibrium in the Interstellar Medium
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Other Format:
- Print version Maciel, Walter. Astrophysics of the Interstellar Medium
- ISBN:
- 9781461437673
- 1461437679
- 9781299197176
- 1299197175
- 1461437660
- 9781461437666
- OCLC:
- 824502719
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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