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Acceleration
Accretion (astrophysics)
Accretion disk
Amplitude
Angular momentum
Annihilation
Author_Fulvio Melia
Bell's theorem
Binary star
Boundary layer
Bremsstrahlung
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Circular orbit
Classical mechanics
Classical physics
Compact star
Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
Compton scattering
Concept
Conceptual framework
Cosmic ray
Cygnus X-1
Database
Dissipation
Emissivity
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Event horizon
Galactic Center
Galactic plane
Galaxy cluster
Gamma-ray burst
Gravitational energy
Initial condition
Instability
Interstellar medium
Luminosity function (astronomy)
Magnetic field
Measurement
Minute and second of arc
Molecule
Neutron star
Orbital period
Phenomenon
Photon
Physical law
Physical quantity
Physicist
Pilot wave
Positron
Power law
Prediction
Probability
Quantity
Quantum decoherence
Quantum mechanics
Quasar
Roche lobe
ROSAT
Scattering
Special relativity
Supermassive black hole
Supernova
Synchrotron
Temperature
Theorem
Theory
Theory of relativity
Thin disk
Time dilation
Wave function
Wavelength
White dwarf
X-ray
Product details
- ISBN 9780691140292
- Weight: 652g
- Dimensions: 152 x 235mm
- Publication Date: 15 Feb 2009
- Publisher: Princeton University Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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High-energy astrophysics involves the study of exceedingly dynamic and energetic phenomena occurring near the most extreme celestial objects known to exist, such as black holes, neutron stars, white dwarfs, and supernova remnants. High-Energy Astrophysics provides graduate and advanced undergraduate students with the most complete, self-contained introduction to the subject available. This textbook covers all the essentials, weaving together the latest theory with the experimental techniques, instrumentation, and observational methods astronomers use to study high-energy radiation from space. Fulvio Melia introduces topics at the forefront of today's research, including relativistic particles, energetic radiation, and accretion disk theory. No other textbook offers such a thorough yet concise treatment of the key aspects of high-energy astrophysics--both theoretical and observational--or delves as deeply into modern detection techniques, satellite systems, and analytical and numerical modeling used by theoreticians.
Amply illustrated, High-Energy Astrophysics is also ideal for researchers interested in the application of fundamental physical laws to understand how matter and radiation behave in regions of the universe where physical conditions are most extreme. * Uniquely weaves together the theoretical and experimental aspects of this important branch of astronomy * Features stunning images of the high-energy sky * Fully describes the principal classes of high-energy sources, with an in-depth study of many archetypal objects within them * Provides an excellent, self-contained resource for the classroom, written by a preeminent researcher and teacher in the field
Fulvio Melia is professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Arizona and associate editor of the "Astrophysical Journal Letters". His books include "The Galactic Supermassive Black Hole" (Princeton).
