Author: Edward Peter Jacobus van den HeuvelPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
From X-ray Binaries to Gamma-ray Bursts
Author: Edward Peter Jacobus van den HeuvelPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
High-Energy Emission from Pulsars and their Systems
Author: Nanda ReaPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642172512
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
The aim of the inaugural meeting of the Sant Cugat Forum on Astrophysics was to address, in a global context, the current understanding of and challenges in high-energy emissions from isolated and non-isolated neutron stars, and to confront the theoretical picture with observations of both the Fermi satellite and the currently operating ground-based Cherenkov telescopes. Participants have also discussed the prospects for possible observations with planned instruments across the multi-wavelength spectrum (e.g. SKA, LOFAR, E-VLT, IXO, CTA) and how they will impact our theoretical understanding of these systems. In keeping with the goals of the Forum, this book not only represents the proceedings of the meeting, but also a reflection on the state-of-the-art in the topic.
Compact Stellar X-ray Sources
Author: Walter LewinPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139451774
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 667
Book Description
X-ray astronomy is the prime available window on astrophysical compact objects: black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs. In this book, prominent experts provide a comprehensive overview of the observations and astrophysics of these objects. This is a valuable reference for graduate students and active researchers.
X-Ray Binaries and Recycled Pulsars
Author: E.P. van den HeuvelPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401127042
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on X-Ray Binaries and the Formation of Binary and Millisecond Radio Pulsars, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A., Januari 21-25, 1991
Exploring the X-ray Universe
Author: Frederick D. SewardPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139491539
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Capturing the excitement and accomplishments of X-ray astronomy, this second edition now includes a broader range of astronomical phenomena and dramatic new results from the most powerful X-ray telescopes. Covering all areas of astronomical research, ranging from the smallest to the largest objects, from neutron stars to clusters of galaxies, this textbook is ideal for undergraduate students. Each chapter starts with the basic aspects of the topic, explores the history of discoveries, and examines in detail modern observations and their significance. This new edition has been updated with results from the most recent space-based instruments, including ROSAT, BeppoSAX, ASCA, Chandra, and XMM. New chapters cover X-ray emission processes, the interstellar medium, the Solar System, and gamma-ray bursts. The text is supported by over 300 figures, with tables listing the properties of the sources, and more specialized technical points separated in boxes.
Gamma-ray Bursts and Compact X-ray Binaries
Author: Neil GehrelsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gamma ray bursts
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
X-ray Binaries
Author: Walter H. G. LewinPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521599344
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
X-ray binaries are some of the most varied and perplexing systems known to astronomers. The compact object which accretes mass from its companion star may be a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole, whereas the donor star can be a 'normal' star or a white dwarf. The various combinations differ widely in their behaviour, and this timely volume provides a unique reference of our knowledge to date of all of them.Fifteen specially written chapters by a team of the world's foremost researchers in the field explore all aspects of the X-ray binaries. They cover the X-ray, ultraviolet, optical and radio properties of these violent systems and address key issues such as: how were these systems formed, and what will be their fate; how can we understand X-ray bursts, and how the quasi-periodic oscillations; what is the connection between millisecond radio pulsars and low-mass X-ray binaries; and how does the magnetic field of a neutron star decay?This long awaited review provides graduate students and researchers with the standard reference on X-ray binaries for many years to come.
Solar-terrestrial Magnetic Activity and Space Environment
Author: H. WangPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 9780080441108
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
The COSPAR Colloquium on Solar-Terrestrial Magnetic Activity and Space Environment (STMASE) was held in the National Astronomy Observatories of Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) in Beijing, China in September 10-12, 2001. The meeting was focused on five areas of the solar-terrestrial magnetic activity and space environment studies, including study on solar surface magnetism; solar magnetic activity, dynamical response of the heliosphere; space weather prediction; and space environment exploration and monitoring. A hot topic of space research, CMEs, which are widely believed to be the most important phenomenon of the space environment, is discussed in many papers. Other papers show results of observational and theoretical studies toward better understanding of the complicated image of the magnetic coupling between the Sun and the Earth, although little is still known little its physical background. Space weather prediction, which is very important for a modern society expanding into out-space, is another hot topic of space research. However, a long way is still to go to predict exactly when and where a disaster will happen in the space. In that sense, there is much to do for space environment exploration and monitoring. The manuscripts submitted to this Monograph are divided into the following parts: (1) solar surface magnetism, (2) solar magnetic activity, (3) dynamical response of the heliosphere, (4) space environment exploration and monitoring; and (5) space weather prediction. Papers presented in this meeting but not submitted to this Monograph are listed by title as unpublished papers at the end of this book.
The Physics of Gamma-Ray Bursts
Author: Bing ZhangPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107027616
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 617
Book Description
A complete text on the physics of gamma-ray bursts, the most brilliant explosions since the Big Bang.
Gamma-Ray Bursts
Author: Gilbert VedrennePublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 354039088X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 613
Book Description
Since their discovery was first announced in 1973, gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) have been among the most fascination objects in the universe. While the initial mystery has gone, the fascination continues, sustained by the close connection linking GRBs with some of the most fundamental topics in modern astrophysics and cosmology. Both authors have been active in GRB observations for over two decades and have produced an outstanding account on both the history and the perspectives of GRB research.