Author: Lucio A. Antonelli
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
ISBN: 9780735404342
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
These two volumes feature the proceedings from a conference held in Cefalù, Italy, in June 2006. The first volume starts with a discussion of gamma ray bursts, then examines magnetar candidates, and finally explores the properties of supernovae. The second volume discusses the properties of pulsars and millisecond pulsars and then covers the properties of interacting binaries containing white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black hole candidates.
The Multicolored Landscape of Compact Objects and Their Explosive Origins
Author: Lucio A. Antonelli
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
ISBN: 9780735404342
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
These two volumes feature the proceedings from a conference held in Cefalù, Italy, in June 2006. The first volume starts with a discussion of gamma ray bursts, then examines magnetar candidates, and finally explores the properties of supernovae. The second volume discusses the properties of pulsars and millisecond pulsars and then covers the properties of interacting binaries containing white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black hole candidates.
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
ISBN: 9780735404342
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
These two volumes feature the proceedings from a conference held in Cefalù, Italy, in June 2006. The first volume starts with a discussion of gamma ray bursts, then examines magnetar candidates, and finally explores the properties of supernovae. The second volume discusses the properties of pulsars and millisecond pulsars and then covers the properties of interacting binaries containing white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black hole candidates.
The Transient Radio Sky
Author: Evan Francis Keane
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642196276
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
The high time-resolution radio sky represents unexplored astronomical territory. This thesis presents a study of the transient radio sky, focussing on millisecond scales. As such, the work is concerned primarily with neutron stars. In particular this research concentrates on a recently identified group of neutron stars, known as RRATs, which exhibit radio bursts every few minutes to every few hours. After analysing neutron star birthrates, a re-analysis of the Parkes Multibeam Pulsar Survey is described which has resulted in the discovery of 19 new transient radio sources. Of these, 12 have been seen to repeat and a follow-up campaign of observations has been undertaken. These studies have greatly increased our knowledge of the rotational properties of RRATs and enable us to conclude that they are pulsars with extreme nulling and/or pulse-to-pulse modulation. Although the evolution of neutron stars post-supernova is not yet understood, it seems that RRATs fit into the emerging picture in which pulsar magnetospheres switch between stable configurations.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642196276
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
The high time-resolution radio sky represents unexplored astronomical territory. This thesis presents a study of the transient radio sky, focussing on millisecond scales. As such, the work is concerned primarily with neutron stars. In particular this research concentrates on a recently identified group of neutron stars, known as RRATs, which exhibit radio bursts every few minutes to every few hours. After analysing neutron star birthrates, a re-analysis of the Parkes Multibeam Pulsar Survey is described which has resulted in the discovery of 19 new transient radio sources. Of these, 12 have been seen to repeat and a follow-up campaign of observations has been undertaken. These studies have greatly increased our knowledge of the rotational properties of RRATs and enable us to conclude that they are pulsars with extreme nulling and/or pulse-to-pulse modulation. Although the evolution of neutron stars post-supernova is not yet understood, it seems that RRATs fit into the emerging picture in which pulsar magnetospheres switch between stable configurations.
Accretion Processes in Astrophysics
Author: Ignacio Gonzl̀ez Martn̕ez-Pas̕
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107030196
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
It has been more than fifty years since the first significant paper on accretion flows was written. In recent years, X-ray satellites capable of identifying accretion disks and radiation jets - indications that accretion has taken place - have significantly advanced our understanding of these phenomena. This volume presents a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the major theoretical and observational topics associated with accretion processes in astrophysics. Comprising lectures presented at the twenty-first Winter School of the Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics, the text emphasises the physical aspects of accretion, investigating how radiation jets are produced, how accretion power is divided between jets and radiated energy, the geometry of accretion flow, and the accretion processes of active galactic nuclei. Written by an international team of experienced scientists, chapters offer young researchers key analytical tools for supporting and carrying out the next generation of front-line research.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107030196
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
It has been more than fifty years since the first significant paper on accretion flows was written. In recent years, X-ray satellites capable of identifying accretion disks and radiation jets - indications that accretion has taken place - have significantly advanced our understanding of these phenomena. This volume presents a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the major theoretical and observational topics associated with accretion processes in astrophysics. Comprising lectures presented at the twenty-first Winter School of the Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics, the text emphasises the physical aspects of accretion, investigating how radiation jets are produced, how accretion power is divided between jets and radiated energy, the geometry of accretion flow, and the accretion processes of active galactic nuclei. Written by an international team of experienced scientists, chapters offer young researchers key analytical tools for supporting and carrying out the next generation of front-line research.
The Strongest Magnetic Fields in the Universe
Author: Vasily S. Beskin
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 149393550X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 579
Book Description
This volume extends the ISSI series on magnetic fields in the Universe into the domain of what are by far the strongest fields in the Universe, and stronger than any field that could be produced on Earth. The chapters describe the magnetic fields in non-degenerate strongly magnetized stars, in degenerate stars (such as white dwarfs and neutron stars), exotic members called magnetars, and in their environments, as well as magnetic fields in the environments of black holes. These strong fields have a profound effect on the behavior of matter, visible in particular in highly variable processes like radiation in all known wavelengths, including Gamma-Ray bursts. The generation and structure of such strong magnetic fields and effects on the environment are also described.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 149393550X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 579
Book Description
This volume extends the ISSI series on magnetic fields in the Universe into the domain of what are by far the strongest fields in the Universe, and stronger than any field that could be produced on Earth. The chapters describe the magnetic fields in non-degenerate strongly magnetized stars, in degenerate stars (such as white dwarfs and neutron stars), exotic members called magnetars, and in their environments, as well as magnetic fields in the environments of black holes. These strong fields have a profound effect on the behavior of matter, visible in particular in highly variable processes like radiation in all known wavelengths, including Gamma-Ray bursts. The generation and structure of such strong magnetic fields and effects on the environment are also described.
Massive Stars as Cosmic Engines (IAU S250)
Author: International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521874724
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Reviews our current understanding of the life, evolution and death of massive stars; for researchers and graduate students.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521874724
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Reviews our current understanding of the life, evolution and death of massive stars; for researchers and graduate students.
The Physics and Astrophysics of Neutron Stars
Author: Luciano Rezzolla
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319976168
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 825
Book Description
This book summarizes the recent progress in the physics and astrophysics of neutron stars and, most importantly, it identifies and develops effective strategies to explore, both theoretically and observationally, the many remaining open questions in the field. Because of its significance in the solution of many fundamental questions in nuclear physics, astrophysics and gravitational physics, the study of neutron stars has seen enormous progress over the last years and has been very successful in improving our understanding in these fascinating compact objects. The book addresses a wide spectrum of readers, from students to senior researchers. Thirteen chapters written by internationally renowned experts offer a thorough overview of the various facets of this interdisciplinary science, from neutron star formation in supernovae, pulsars, equations of state super dense matter, gravitational wave emission, to alternative theories of gravity. The book was initiated by the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action MP1304 “Exploring fundamental physics with compact stars” (NewCompStar).
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319976168
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 825
Book Description
This book summarizes the recent progress in the physics and astrophysics of neutron stars and, most importantly, it identifies and develops effective strategies to explore, both theoretically and observationally, the many remaining open questions in the field. Because of its significance in the solution of many fundamental questions in nuclear physics, astrophysics and gravitational physics, the study of neutron stars has seen enormous progress over the last years and has been very successful in improving our understanding in these fascinating compact objects. The book addresses a wide spectrum of readers, from students to senior researchers. Thirteen chapters written by internationally renowned experts offer a thorough overview of the various facets of this interdisciplinary science, from neutron star formation in supernovae, pulsars, equations of state super dense matter, gravitational wave emission, to alternative theories of gravity. The book was initiated by the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action MP1304 “Exploring fundamental physics with compact stars” (NewCompStar).
LSST Science Book
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reflecting telescopes
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reflecting telescopes
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
Gamma-Ray Burst
Author: Charles Meegan
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
ISBN: 9780735406704
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
This was a technical symposium for astrophysicists working on gamma-ray bursts. It included discussions on the latest theoretical and experimental research on this topic, as well as plans for the next generation of orbiting instrumentation. The proceedings will be useful for specialists in the area of gamma-ray burst astronomy.
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
ISBN: 9780735406704
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
This was a technical symposium for astrophysicists working on gamma-ray bursts. It included discussions on the latest theoretical and experimental research on this topic, as well as plans for the next generation of orbiting instrumentation. The proceedings will be useful for specialists in the area of gamma-ray burst astronomy.
Probing Stellar Populations Out to the Distant Universe
Author: L. A. Antonelli
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
Cefalu, Sicily, Italy, 7-19 September 2008
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
Cefalu, Sicily, Italy, 7-19 September 2008