{"product_id":"interpreting-astronomical-spectra-isbn-9780471976790","title":"Interpreting Astronomical Spectra","description":"Interpreting Astronomical Spectra D. Emerson Institute for Astronomy, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Edingurgh \"Interpreting Astronomical Spectra\" describes how physical conditions such as temperature, density and composition can be obtained from the spectra of a broad range of astronomical environments ranging from the cold interstellar medium to very hot coronal gas and from stellar atmospheres to quasars. In this book the author has succeeded in providing a coherent and integrated approach to the interpretation of astronomical spectroscopy, placing the emphasis on the physical understanding of spectrum formation rather than on instrumental considerations. MKS units and consistent symbols are employed throughout so that the fundamental ideas common to diverse environments are made clear and the importance of different temperature ranges and densities can be seen. Aimed at senior undergraduates and graduates studying physics, astronomy and astrophysics, this book will also appeal to the professional astronomer.Da vielen Studenten das Interpretieren astronomischer Spektren anfänglich Schwierigkeiten bereitet, unternimmt dieses Buch den Versuch, die entsprechenden Themenbereiche, Ansätze und Grenzen auf diesem wichtigen Gebiet näher zu beleuchten. Untergliedert in zwei Teile, werden im ersten Teil die Grundlagen und die physikalische Seite behandelt; im zweiten Teil werden dann die Methoden auf verschiedene astronomische Umgebungen angewandt und die Ergebnisse interpretiert. (10\/97) Radiative Transfer and Model Atmospheres.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Microscopic Processes and Statistical Equilibrium.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Line Profiles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Line Formation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stellar Spectra.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Photoionized Clouds-Gaseous Nebulae and AGN.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Photoionized Clouds-AGN.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Spectrum of the Cold Interstellar Medium.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Masers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Wind and Circumstellar Shells.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Very Hot Thin Gases and Coronae.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Select Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.  Radiative Transfer and Model Atmospheres;\u003cbr\u003e Microscopic Processes and Statistical Equilibrium;\u003cbr\u003e Line Profiles: Line Formation;\u003cbr\u003e Stellar Spectra;\u003cbr\u003e Photoionized Clouds -\u003cbr\u003e Gaseous Nebulae;\u003cbr\u003e Photoionized Clouds -\u003cbr\u003e AGN;\u003cbr\u003e The Spectra of Cold Interstellar Medium;\u003cbr\u003e Masers;\u003cbr\u003e Winds and Circumstellar Shells;\u003cbr\u003e Very Hot Gases and Coronae.  \u003cp\u003eD. Emerson is the author of Interpreting Astronomical Spectra, published by Wiley.  Interpreting Astronomical Spectra D. Emerson Institute for Astronomy, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Edingurgh \"Interpreting Astronomical Spectra\" describes how physical conditions such as temperature, density and composition can be obtained from the spectra of a broad range of astronomical environments ranging from the cold interstellar medium to very hot coronal gas and from stellar atmospheres to quasars. In this book the author has succeeded in providing a coherent and integrated approach to the interpretation of astronomical spectroscopy, placing the emphasis on the physical understanding of spectrum formation rather than on instrumental considerations. MKS units and consistent symbols are employed throughout so that the fundamental ideas common to diverse environments are made clear and the importance of different temperature ranges and densities can be seen. Aimed at senior undergraduates and graduates studying physics, astronomy and astrophysics, this book will also appeal to the professional astronomer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989451849957,"sku":"NP9780471976790","price":164.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471976790.jpg?v=1761784152","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/interpreting-astronomical-spectra-isbn-9780471976790","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}