Basu, Baidyanath
An Introduction to Astrophysics
- ISBN 13:
- 9788120340718
- author:
- Basu, Baidyanath
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PHI Learning
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 2.7 x 23.7 x 23.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Astrophysics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
An Introduction to Astrophysics, Second Edition by Basu, Baidyanath; Chattopadhyay, Tanuka; Biswas, Sudhindra Nath is a comprehensive textbook covering various topics in astrophysics suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The second edition incorporates recent developments in the field of astronomy and astrophysics, including the latest understanding of L and T dwarfs in the Hertzsprung-Russel diagram. This updated edition addresses significant advancements made in the last decade, such as the standard solar model, solar neutrino puzzle, cosmic microwave background radiation, Drake equation, dwarf galaxies, ultra compact dwarf galaxies, compact groups, and cluster of galaxies. The book provides a coherent understanding of stellar phenomena, basic astrophysics of stars, galaxies, and other celestial bodies. The text is accompanied by problems at the end of each chapter to motivate students to delve deeper into the topics, as well as suggested readings for further exploration.
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