Author: Bradley M. Peterson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521765022
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
IAU Symposium 267 assesses the diverse observational and theoretical attempts to answer the complex question of how quasars physically evolve and how their evolution is tied to those of the host galaxies in which they are found. The emerging theme is that quasars are not only tracers of the evolution of galaxies; they are agents of that evolution. The central black holes in galaxies grow by accretion during a quasar-like phase. However, the accretion process itself eventually produces energetic feedback in the form of intense radiation, massive outflows, and jets, which heat and perhaps remove entirely the interstellar medium of the host galaxy, effectively shutting down star formation. These up-to-date reviews of this dynamic field have particular appeal to newcomers to the field or anyone interested in the 'big picture' of how galaxies and black holes evolve over cosmic time.
Co-evolution of Central Black Holes and Galaxies (IAU S267)
Author: Bradley M. Peterson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521765022
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
IAU Symposium 267 assesses the diverse observational and theoretical attempts to answer the complex question of how quasars physically evolve and how their evolution is tied to those of the host galaxies in which they are found. The emerging theme is that quasars are not only tracers of the evolution of galaxies; they are agents of that evolution. The central black holes in galaxies grow by accretion during a quasar-like phase. However, the accretion process itself eventually produces energetic feedback in the form of intense radiation, massive outflows, and jets, which heat and perhaps remove entirely the interstellar medium of the host galaxy, effectively shutting down star formation. These up-to-date reviews of this dynamic field have particular appeal to newcomers to the field or anyone interested in the 'big picture' of how galaxies and black holes evolve over cosmic time.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521765022
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
IAU Symposium 267 assesses the diverse observational and theoretical attempts to answer the complex question of how quasars physically evolve and how their evolution is tied to those of the host galaxies in which they are found. The emerging theme is that quasars are not only tracers of the evolution of galaxies; they are agents of that evolution. The central black holes in galaxies grow by accretion during a quasar-like phase. However, the accretion process itself eventually produces energetic feedback in the form of intense radiation, massive outflows, and jets, which heat and perhaps remove entirely the interstellar medium of the host galaxy, effectively shutting down star formation. These up-to-date reviews of this dynamic field have particular appeal to newcomers to the field or anyone interested in the 'big picture' of how galaxies and black holes evolve over cosmic time.
Information Bulletin
Author: International Astronomical Union
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Co-evolution of Central Black Holes and Galaxies
Author: International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astrometry
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astrometry
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
Coevolution of Black Holes and Galaxies: Volume 1, Carnegie Observatories Astrophysics Series
Author: Luis C. Ho
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521824491
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
This book was originally published in 2004. Black holes are among the most mysterious objects in the Universe. Weighing up to several billion Suns, massive black holes have long been suspected to be the central powerhouses of energetic phenomena such as quasars. Advances in astronomy have not only provided spectacular proof of this long-standing paradigm, but have revealed the unexpected result that far from being rare, exotic beasts, they inhabit the center of virtually all large galaxies. Candidate black holes have been identified in increasingly large numbers of galaxies, both inactive and active, to the point where statistical studies are possible. Fresh work has highlighted the close connection between the formation, growth, and evolution of supermassive black holes and their host galaxies. This volume contains the invited lectures from an international symposium that was held to explore this exciting theme, and is a valuable review for professional astronomers and graduate students.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521824491
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
This book was originally published in 2004. Black holes are among the most mysterious objects in the Universe. Weighing up to several billion Suns, massive black holes have long been suspected to be the central powerhouses of energetic phenomena such as quasars. Advances in astronomy have not only provided spectacular proof of this long-standing paradigm, but have revealed the unexpected result that far from being rare, exotic beasts, they inhabit the center of virtually all large galaxies. Candidate black holes have been identified in increasingly large numbers of galaxies, both inactive and active, to the point where statistical studies are possible. Fresh work has highlighted the close connection between the formation, growth, and evolution of supermassive black holes and their host galaxies. This volume contains the invited lectures from an international symposium that was held to explore this exciting theme, and is a valuable review for professional astronomers and graduate students.
Galaxies
Author: Roger John Tayler
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521367103
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Galaxies are large systems of stars, some of which contain interstellar gas and dust. They also contain much invisible matter, which may be in the form of weakly interacting elementary particles. In this introductory textbook, the first chapter introduces the study of galaxies. This is followed by two chapters on observations of galaxies, including our own. There are then three chapters on galactic structure: the manner in which motions of stars determine galactic shape, the determination of galactic masses, and the structure of discs in spirals. Galactic evolution, especially changes in chemical composition over time, is covered. The book concludes with a discussion of the origin of galaxies and their relation to more general questions in cosmology. The book includes mathematical presentation where this enables the discussion to be quantitative.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521367103
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Galaxies are large systems of stars, some of which contain interstellar gas and dust. They also contain much invisible matter, which may be in the form of weakly interacting elementary particles. In this introductory textbook, the first chapter introduces the study of galaxies. This is followed by two chapters on observations of galaxies, including our own. There are then three chapters on galactic structure: the manner in which motions of stars determine galactic shape, the determination of galactic masses, and the structure of discs in spirals. Galactic evolution, especially changes in chemical composition over time, is covered. The book concludes with a discussion of the origin of galaxies and their relation to more general questions in cosmology. The book includes mathematical presentation where this enables the discussion to be quantitative.
Introduction to Galaxy Formation and Evolution
Author: Andrea Cimatti
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107134765
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 587
Book Description
A comprehensive examination of nearly fourteen billion years of galaxy formation and evolution, from primordial gas to present-day galaxies.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107134765
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 587
Book Description
A comprehensive examination of nearly fourteen billion years of galaxy formation and evolution, from primordial gas to present-day galaxies.
Nucleosynthesis and Chemical Evolution of Galaxies
Author: Bernard Ephraim Julius Pagel
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521840309
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 485
Book Description
A lucid introduction for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, and an authoritative overview for researchers and professional scientists.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521840309
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 485
Book Description
A lucid introduction for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, and an authoritative overview for researchers and professional scientists.
Unsolved Problems in Stellar Evolution
Author: Space Telescope Science Institute (U.S.)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521780919
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 780
Book Description
The most comprehensive and up-to-date survey available on stellar structure and evolution, with a special emphasis on currently unsolved problems.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521780919
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 780
Book Description
The most comprehensive and up-to-date survey available on stellar structure and evolution, with a special emphasis on currently unsolved problems.
Spiral Structure in Galaxies
Author: Marc S Seigar
Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
ISBN: 1681746093
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
How does it happen that billions of stars can cooperate to produce the beautiful spirals that characterize so many galaxies, including ours? This book reviews the history behind the discovery of spiral galaxies and the problems faced when trying to explain the existence of spiral structure within them. In the book, subjects such as galaxy morphology and structure are addressed as well as several models for spiral structure. The evidence in favor or against these models is discussed. The book ends by discussing how spiral structure can be used as a proxy for other properties of spiral galaxies, such as their dark matter content and their central supermassive black hole masses, and why this is important.
Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
ISBN: 1681746093
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
How does it happen that billions of stars can cooperate to produce the beautiful spirals that characterize so many galaxies, including ours? This book reviews the history behind the discovery of spiral galaxies and the problems faced when trying to explain the existence of spiral structure within them. In the book, subjects such as galaxy morphology and structure are addressed as well as several models for spiral structure. The evidence in favor or against these models is discussed. The book ends by discussing how spiral structure can be used as a proxy for other properties of spiral galaxies, such as their dark matter content and their central supermassive black hole masses, and why this is important.
Space Capitalism
Author: Peter Lothian Nelson
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319746510
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
This book compares and contrasts the motivations, morality, and effectiveness of space exploration when pursued by private entrepreneurs as opposed to government. The authors advocate market-driven, private initiatives take the lead through enhanced competition and significant resources that can be allocated to the exploration and exploitation of outer space. Space travel and colonisation is analysed through the prism of economic freedom and laissez faire capitalism, in a unique and accessible book.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319746510
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
This book compares and contrasts the motivations, morality, and effectiveness of space exploration when pursued by private entrepreneurs as opposed to government. The authors advocate market-driven, private initiatives take the lead through enhanced competition and significant resources that can be allocated to the exploration and exploitation of outer space. Space travel and colonisation is analysed through the prism of economic freedom and laissez faire capitalism, in a unique and accessible book.