Binding: Paperback
Description: Astrophysics is the physics of the stars and more widely the physics of the Universe. It enables us to understand the structure and evolution of planetary systems stars galaxies interstellar gas and the cosmos as a whole. In this Very Short Introduction the leading astrophysicist James Binney shows how the field of astrophysics has expanded rapidly in the past century with vast quantities of data gathered by telescopes exploiting all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum combined with the rapid advance of computing power which has allowed increasingly effective mathematical modelling. He illustrates how the application of fundamental principles of physics - the consideration of energy and mass and momentum - and the two pillars of relativity and quantum mechanics has provided insights into phenomena ranging from rapidly spinning millisecond pulsars to the collision of giant spiral galaxies. This is a clear rigorous introduction to astrophysics for those keen to cut their teeth on a conceptual treatment involving some mathematics. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable
Title: Astrophysics: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Binney James (Professor Of Physics At The University Of Oxford Head Of The Sub - Department Of Theoretical Physics And Professorial Fellow At Merton College.)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198752851
Pages: 176 Pages, 42 Black And White Halftones
Publication Date: 6/1/2016
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Astrophysics