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General Astronomy

Classical NovaeSecond EditionEditorsMichael BodeLiverpool John Moores UniversityNye EvansKeele University

This long-awaited second edition ofClassical Novae takes a fresh look at thecurrent state of our knowledge of thesestars. This volume contains significantadditions, and changes, both in contentand authorship and covers the astrophysicsof novae, together with observations ofnovae at all wavelengths. Primarily forthose engaged in studying novae, it willalso be an invaluable introduction to thesubject for those studying at graduate level.

Contents and Contributors:Preface; 1. Novae - a historical perspective H.W. Duerbeck; 2. Pro p e rties of novae B.Warner; 3. Evolution of nova systems I.Iben, Jr. & M. Y. Fujimoto; 4. T h e r m o-nuclear processes S. St a r rfield, C. Iliadis &W. R. Hix; 5. Nova atmospheres & winds P.H. Hauschildt; 6. Ob s e rvational mysteriesand theoretical challenge for abundancestudies of classical novae abundances S. N.Sh o re & J. Jose; 7. Radio emission E.R.Seaquist & M. F. Bode; 8. In f r a red observa-tions R. D. Ge h rz; 9. Optical & ultraviolete volution S. N. Sh o re 10. X-ray emission J.Krautter; 11. Gamma-rays M. Hernanz; 12.Nova remnants M. F. Bode & T. J. O'Br i e n ;13. Dust and molecules A. Evans & J. M. C.Rawlings; 14. Extragalactic novae A. Sh a f t e r.

Cambridge Astrophysics2007/c. 350 pp./100 figures/

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Bayesian Logical DataAnalysis for the PhysicalS c i e n c e sA Comparative Approach withMathematicaTM SupportP. C. GregoryUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver

Researchers in many branches of scienceare increasingly coming into contact withBayesian statistics or Bayesian probabilitytheory. This book provides a clear exposi-tion of the underlying concepts with largenumbers of worked examples and problemsets. It also discusses numerical techniquesfor implementing the Bayesian calculations,including Markov Chain Monte-Carlo

integration and linear and nonlinear least-squares analysis seen from a Bayesian per-spective.

Contents:1. Role of probability theory in science; 2.Probability theory as extended logic; 3. T h eh ow-to of Ba yesian inference; 4. Assigningp robabilities; 5. Frequentist statistical infer-ence; 6. What is a statistic?; 7. Fre q u e n t i s thypothesis testing; 8. Maximum entro p yp robabilities; 9. Ba yesian infere n c e( Gaussian errors); 10. Linear model fitting( Gaussian errors); 11. Nonlinear model fit-ting; 12. Ma rk ov Chain Monte Carlo; 13.Ba yesian spectral analysis; 14. Ba yesian infer-ence (Poisson sampling); Appendix A.Singular value decomposition; Appendix B.Di s c rete Fourier Transform; Appendix C.Di f f e rence in two samples; D. Po i s s o nON/OFF details; Appendix E. Mu l t i va r i a t eGaussian from maximum entro p y.2005/486 pp./128 line diagrams/4 half-tones/74

exercises/132 figures/55 worked examples84150-X/Hb/List: $75.00

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Payload and MissionDefinition in Space SciencesEditorsV. Martínez PilletA. AparicioF. SánchezInstituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, Tenerife

The processes that space science missionsf o l l ow, from proposal to a space agency, tosuccessful mission completion, are numer-ous. The rationale behind approval of amission and its payload cannot be pre s e n t e din undergraduate courses. This book con-tains contributions from experts involvedin today’s space missions at various levels.Chapters cover mission phases and imple-mentation, launchers and cruise strategies,including gravity assist maneuvers and dif-ferent thrust scenarios. Although the bookconcentrates on the ESA program CosmicVisions, its content is relevant to space sci-ence missions at all space agencies.

Contents:1. The life cycle of an ESA mission and howto get invo l ved Alva ro Gi m e n ez; 2. De s i g nissues for space science missions Yve sLangevin; 3. In s t rumentation in space X-raya s t ronomy X. Ba rcons; 4. EUV and UVimaging and spectroscopy from spaceR i c h a rd Harrison; 5. The luminosity oscilla-tions imager, a space instrument: fro mdesign to science T h i e r ry Ap p o u rchaux; 6.Hi p p a rcos and Gaia: the development ofspace astro m e t ry in Eu rope M. Pe r ryman; 7.Space physics and the space environment A.Balogh; 8. Pl a n e t a ry observations and lan-ders A. Coradini.


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2005/404 pp./250 line diagrams/61 half-tones85802-X/Hb/List: $130.00

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Teaching and Learn i n gA s t ro n o m yEffective Strategies for EducatorsWorldwideEditorsJay PasachoffWilliams College, MassachusettsJohn PercyUniversity of Toronto“Articles present strategies and resources for reform-ing national science curricula and teacher trainingas well as for working with primary, secondary,and college students in both developing and devel-oped nations. Helpful ideas for anyone currentlyteaching, planning to teach, or interested in pro-moting astronomy in the science curriculum.”

Choice

Based on papers and posters presented byexperts at a Special Session of theInternational Astronomical Union, this vol-ume highlights the many places for astron-omy in the curriculum. It covers relevanteducation research and “best practice”;strategies for pre-service and in-serviceteacher education; the use of the Internetand other technologies; and the role thatplanetariums, observatories, science centers,and organizations can play. It concludes byaddressing how the teaching and learningof astronomy can be improved worldwide.

Contributors:John R. Pe rc y, Rosa M. Ros, Ro b e rt Ho l l ow,John M. Broadfoot, Ian S. Ginns, Janelle M.Ba i l e y, Timothy F. Sl a t e r, Leonarda Fu c i l i ,Sidney C. Wo l f f, Andrew Fraknoi, Jay M.Pa s a c h o f f, David H. McKinnon, Ma ry KayHe m e n w a y, Michèle Gerbaldi, Jayant V.Na r l i k a r, John R. Pe rc y, Julieta Fi e r ro, CaseRijsdijk, James C. White II, Nahide Cr a i g ,Isabel Hawkins, Nick Lomb, Claus Ma d s e n ,Charles Blue, Sy u zo Is o b e

2006/282 pp./13 line diagrams/56 half-tones84262-X/Hb/List: $120.00

The Three-Body Pro b l e mMauri ValtonenHannu KarttunenUniversity of Turku, Finland

How do three celestial bodies move undertheir mutual gravitational attraction? Thisproblem has been studied by Isaac Newtonand leading mathematicians over the lasttwo centuries. Poincaré’s conclusion, thatthe problem represents an example of chaosin nature, opens the new possibility ofusing a statistical approach. For the firsttime this book presents these methods in a

systematic way, surveying statistical as wellas more traditional methods. This bookshould be essential reading for students in arapidly expanding field and is suitable forstudents of celestial mechanics at advancedundergraduate and graduate level.

Contents:1. Astrophysics and three-body problem; 2.Newtonian mechanics; 3. Two-body pro b-lem; 4. Hamiltonian mechanics; 5. The pla-nar restricted circular three body pro b l e mand other special cases; 6. T h ree-body scat-tering; 7. Escape in the general three bodyp roblem; 8. Scattering and capture in thegeneral problem; 9. Pe rturbations in hierar-chical systems; 10. Pe rturbations in stro n gt h ree-body encounters; 11. Some astro p h y s-ical pro b l e m s .

2006/356 pp./85 line diagrams/96 exercises/85figures

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Handbook of SpaceA s t ronomy and Astro p h y s i c s3rd EditionMartin V. ZombeckFully updated and including data fromrecent space-based observations, this thirdedition is a comprehensive compilation ofthe facts and figures relevant to astronomyand astrophysics. As well as a vast numberof tables, graphs, diagrams and formulae, italso includes a comprehensive index andbibliography, allowing readers to easily findthe information they require. The bookcontains information covering a diverserange of topics in addition to astronomyand astrophysics, including atomic physics,nuclear physics, relativity, plasma physics,electromagnetism, mathematics, probabilityand statistics, and geophysics. This hand-book contains the most frequently usedinformation in modern astrophysics, andwill be an essential reference for graduatestudents, researchers and professionalsworking in astronomy and space science. Awebsite containing extensive supplementaryinformation and databases, maintained bythe author, can be found atwww.cambridge.org/9780521787550.

Contents:Fo rew o rd; Preface; 1. General data; 2.A s t ronomy and astrophysics; 3. Radioa s t ronomy; 4. In f r a red and submillimetera s t ronomy; 5. Ultraviolet astronomy; 6. X-ray astronomy; 7. Gamma-ray astronomy; 8.Cosmic rays; 9. Eart h’s atmosphere and envi-ronment; 10. Relativity and cosmology; 11.Atomic physics; 12. El e c t romagnetic radia-tion; 13. Plamsa physics; 14. Ex p e r i m e n t a la s t ronomy and astrophysics; 15.A s t ronautics; 16. Mathematics; 17.Probability and statistics; 18. Radiation safe-

ty; 19. Astronomical catalogs; 20. Computerscience; 21. Gl o s s a ry of abbreviations andsymbols; Appendices; In d e x .

2006/c. 775 pp./29 line diagrams/339 tables/340 genealogical tables78242-2/Hb/List: $95.00

Amateur and PopularAstronomy

The Birth of Stars and PlanetsJohn BallyUniversity of Colorado, BoulderBo ReipurthUniversity of Hawaii, Manoa

Star formation is the fundamental cosmicprocess which makes galaxies visible, andregulates the evolution of normal matter inthe Universe. New instruments and tech-nologies are now enabling the explorationof fundamental cosmic processes. Scientistsare beginning to understand the beauty andcomplexity of star and planet formationand their role in cosmic evolution. This fas-cinating book combines the latest astro-nomical images and data with descriptionsof the exciting recent developments in thestudy of star and planet formation. Theauthors discuss isolated star birth in darkclouds, the formation of star clusters andnebulae, the “ecology” of interstellar gasand dust, and the violent starbursts thatmay produce black holes. They relate theseprocesses to the evolution of galaxies andthe origin of life on Earth. Written usingnon-technical language, the book willappeal to readers with an interest in under-standing the Universe and our cosmic ori-gins.

Contents:Pa rt I. Stars and Clusters: 1. Our CosmicBa c k y a rd; 2. Looking up at the night sky; 3.The dark clouds of the Milky Way; 4. In f a n tstars; 5. Companions in birth: binary stars;6. Ou t f l ows from young stars; 7. Tow a rd sadulthood; 8. The social life of stars: stellarg roups; 9. Chaos in the nest: The brief live sof massive stars. Pa rt II. Pl a n e t a ry Sy s t e m s :10. Solar systems in the making; 11.Messengers from the past; 12. Ha z a rds toplanet formation; 13. Planets around otherstars; Pa rt III. The Cosmic Context: 14.Cosmic cycles; 15. Star formation in galax-ies; 16. The first stars and galaxies; 17.A s t ro b i o l o g y, origins, and SETI.

2006/304 pp./4 half-tones/148 color plates80105-2/Hb/List: $45.00

Worlds on FireVolcanoes on the Earth, the Moon,Mars, Venus and IoCharles Frankel“A brightly illustrated geological study of theplanets and satellites of our solar system offers adetailed tour of volcanic landmarks on the Earth,our Moon, Mars, Venus, and Io.”

Baker & Taylor

“...this book is a superb taster for an adolescentwho has an interest in planetary science and I canimagine that it would pull them deeper into thediscipline...”

The Observatory

Anyone who has ever thought that volca-noes and volcanism were restricted to theplanet Earth should open any page of thisbook to discover that some of the mostspectacular explosions in the Solar Systemare not occurring close to home. CharlesFrankel provides a detailed tour thatdescribes such volcanic landmarks as theMoon’s Aristarchus plateau, Mars’ tallestvolcano Olympus Mons, the double-crateredSapas Mons on Venus, and the churninglava lake of Io’s Pele caldera. Illustrated withthe most recent imagery from spacecraft,his volume introduces the reader to thewonders and excitement of space explo-ration.

Contents:1. Volcanism on Earth; 2. A tour of terre s t r i-al volcanoes; 3. Volcanism on the Moon; 4.A tour of Lunar volcanoes; 5. Volcanism onMars; 6. A tour of Ma rtian volcanoes; 7.Volcanism on Venus; 8. A tour of Ve n u s i a nvolcanoes; 9. Volcanism on Io; 10. A tour ofIonian vo l c a n o e s .

2005/366 pp./5 line diagrams/135 half-tones/24 color plates

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The Cambridge Encyclopediaof StarsJim KalerUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign“A valuable resource.”

— Library Journal

This unique encyclopedia provides a fasci-nating and fully comprehensive descriptionof stars and their natures and is filled withbeautiful color images. The book begins bytelling the story of astronomy, from ancientconstellations and star names to the mod-ern coordinate system. Further chaptersexplain magnitudes, distances, star motionsand the Galaxy at large. Double stars, clus-ters and variables are introduced and oncethe different kinds of stars are in place,later chapters examine stellar evolution,beginning with the interstellar medium andstar formation, proceeding to our Sun andits characteristics and then the agingprocess of solar-type and high mass stars.The book ends by showing how this infor-mation can be combined into a grand syn-thesis. Detailed cross-referencing enablesthe reader to explore topics in depth andmakes this an invaluable work both forbeginners and those with a more advancedinterest in stars and stellar evolution.

Contents:1. Stars and constellations; 2. Location; 3.Magnitudes; 4. Distances; 5. The galaxy inmotion; 6. Spectra and the HR diagram; 7.Stellar pro p e rties; 8. Double and multiplestars; 9. Star clusters and associations; 10.Variable stars; 11. Star formation; 12. Su nand main sequence; 13. Stellar evolution; 14.High mass evo l u t i o n .


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David Levy’s Guide toVariable StarsDavid H. LevyJarnac Observatory, Arizona“ One of the most successful comet discove rers in his-t o ry, Levy has produced a ve ry readable account ofhis fascination with comets...highly re c o m m e n d e dto amateur astronomers and others wishing ani n t roduction to the scientific process of discove ry.”

Choice

“...as a simple guide for the novice observer, thisvolume has no rival.”

Astronomy

“...marvelous and enchanting book about amateurastronomers and variable stars.”

Sky & Telescope

Found throughout the universe, variablestars are fascinating objects to observe.Their brightness changes over time and

they can easily be seen with even the mostbasic equipment. David Levy explains howto begin electronic (or CCD) observing, aswell as how to observe variable starsthrough a small telescope or binoculars.Featuring a section on Southern hemi-sphere stars, this book covers various typesof objects that can be observed by amateurastronomers, including more exotic phe-nomena like gamma ray bursts, blazars, andpolars. It will motivate anyone with even abasic interest in astronomy to begin observ-ing variable stars.

Contents:Fo rew o rd to first edition; 1. Getting to knowthe sky; 2. Magnitude, color, and distance; 3.A word on binoculars and telescopes; 4.Learning to see; 5. Getting to know the va r i-ables; 6. Getting started with cepheids; 7.Algol, the demon of autumn; 8. How to esti-mate a variable; 9. Names and re c o rds; 10.How your observations help us understand avariable star; 11. Ob s e rving hints; 12.Ob s e rving with CCDs; 13. Stately and won-d e rful; 14. Stars of challenge; 15. Br i g h t ,e a s y, and interesting; 16. Betelgeuse: easyand hard; 17. Not too regular; 18. Nova ?What nova?; 19. Su p e r n ovae; 20. Clyd eTo m b a u g h’s star and the family of cata-clysmic variables; 21. A Nova in re verse?; 22.RU Lupi?; 23. Orion, the star factory; 24.Other variable things; 25. The Sun; 26.Suggested variables for observation thro u g h-out the year; 27. Ja n u a ry, Fe b ru a ry, Ma rc h ;28. April, Ma y, June; 29. Ju l y, Au g u s t ,September; 30. Oc t o b e r, Nove m b e r,December; 31. Southern Sky notes; 32. St a r sand people; 33. Hands-on astrophysics forthe next generation; 34. Going further; 35.Gl o s s a ry and abbre v i a t i o n s .

2006/276 pp./104 half-tones60860-0/Pb/List: $26.00

The Amateur Astro n o m e r’sI n t roduction to the CelestialS p h e reWilliam MillarGrand Rapids Community College, Michigan

This introduction to the night sky is foramateur astronomers who desire a deeperunderstanding of the principles and obser-vations of naked-eye astronomy. It coverstopics such as terrestrial and astronomicalcoordinate systems, stars and constellations,the relative motions of the sky, sun, moonand earth leading to an understanding ofthe seasons, phases of the moon, andeclipses. Topics are discussed and comparedfor observers located in both the northernand southern hemispheres. Written in aconversational style, only addition and sub-traction are needed to understand the basicprinciples and a more advanced mathemat-



ical treatment is available in the appen-dices. Each chapter contains a set of reviewquestions and simple exercises to reinforcethe reader’s understanding of the material.The last chapter is a set of self-containedobservation projects to get readers startedwith making observations about the con-cepts they have learned.

Contents:1. The lure of the sky; 2. Location and coor-dinates; 3. Stars and constellations; 4.Motions of the Earth; 5. The seasons; 6. T h ephases of the Moon; 7. Eclipses; 8.Ob s e rvation projects; Ap p e n d i c e s .

2006/316 pp./92 line diagrams/35 half-tones67123-X/Pb/List: $40.00

Deep-Sky Companions:Hidden Tre a s u re sStephen James O’MearaStephen O’Meara’s new and excitingobserving guide spotlights an original selec-tion of 109 deep-sky objects that willappeal to sky-watchers worldwide. His‘hidden treasures’ include a wonderfulassortment of galaxies, open clusters, plane-tary nebulae and more, all of which havebeen carefully chosen based on their popu-larity and ease of observing. None of theseobjects are included in either the Messier orthe Caldwell catalogs, and all are visible ina 4-inch telescope under dark skies.Stunning photographs and beautiful draw-ings accompany detailed visual descriptionsof the objects, which include their rich his-tories and astrophysical significance. Theauthor’s original finder charts are designedto help observers get to their targets fastand efficiently.

Contents:1. About this book; 2. The hidden tre a s u re s ;Ap p e n d i c e s .

2007/c. 496 pp./120 half-tones/120 figures/110 maps

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The Monthly Sky Guide7th EditionIan RidpathWil TirionIn full color throughout, the seventh edi-tion of Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion’sfamous guide to the night sky is fullyrevised and updated for planet positionsand forthcoming eclipses up to the end ofthe year 2011. The book contains a chapteron the main sights visible in each month ofthe year, and is an easy-to-use companionto the night sky. It will help you to identifyprominent stars, constellations, star clus-ters, nebulae and galaxies, to watch out formeteor showers, and to follow the move-ment of the four brightest planets. Most ofthe sights described are visible to the nakedeye and all can be seen with binoculars or asmall telescope. The Monthly Sky Guideoffers a clear and simple introduction tothe skies of the northern hemisphere forbeginners of all ages.

Contents:In t roduction; Finding your way; Ja n u a ry ;Fe b ru a ry; Ma rch; April; May; June; Ju l y ;August; September; October; Nove m b e r ;December; In d e x .

2006/c. 64 pp./52 color figures68435-8/Pb/List: $15.00*

Astrophysics

Fundamentals of PlasmaP h y s i c sPaul M. BellanCalifornia Institute of Technology

Relevant to diverse plasma applicationssuch as controlled fusion, astrophysicalplasmas, solar physics, magnetosphericplasmas, and plasma thrusters, this volumeexploits new powerful mathematical tech-niques to develop deeper insights into plas-ma behavior. After developing the basicplasma equations from first principles, thebook explores single particle motion withparticular attention to adiabatic invariance.The author then examines types of plasmawaves and the issue of Landau damping.Magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium andstability are tackled with emphasis on thetopological concepts of magnetic helicityand self-organization. Advanced topics fol-low.

Contents:Preface; 1. Basic concepts; 2. The V l a s ov,two-fluid, and MHD models of plasmadynamics; 3. Motion of a single plasma part i-


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cle; 4. El e m e n t a ry plasma waves; 5.St reaming instabilities and the Landau pro b-lem; 6. Cold plasma waves in a magnetize dplasma; 7. Wa ves in inhomogeneous plasmasand wave energy relations; 8. V l a s ov theory ofwarm electrostatic waves in a magnetize dplasma; 9. MHD equilibria; 10. Stability ofstatic MHD equilibria; 11. Magnetic helicityi n t e r p reted and Wo l t j e r - Taylor re l a x a t i o n ;12. Magnetic reconnection; 13. Fo k k e r -Planck theory of collisions; 14. Wa ve - p a rt i c l enonlinearities; 15. Wa ve - w a ve nonlinearities;16. Non-neutral plasmas; 17. Dusty plasmas;Appendix A. In t u i t i ve method for vector cal-culus identities; Appendix B. Vector calculusin orthogonal curvilinear coord i n a t e s ;Appendix C. Frequently used physical con-stants and formulae; Bibliography; Re f e re n-ces; In d e x .

2006/628 pp./110 exercises/101 figures82116-9/Hb/List: $75.00

Reconnection of MagneticF i e l d sMagnetohydrodynamics andCollisionless Theory and ObservationsEditorsJoachim BirnLos Alamos National LaboratoryEric PriestUniversity of St. Andrews, Scotland

The reconnection of magnetic fields is oneof the most fascinating processes in plasmaphysics, responsible for phenomena such assolar flares and magnetospheric substorms.The concept of reconnection has developedthrough recent advances in exploring themagnetospheres of the Sun and Earththrough theory, computer simulations andspacecraft observations. The great challengein understanding it stems from balancingthe large volumes of plasma and magneticfields involved with the energy release withthe physical mechanism which relies on thestrongly localized behavior of charged par-ticles. This book, edited by and with con-tributions from leading scientists in thefield, provides a comprehensive overview ofrecent theoretical and observational find-ings concerning the physics of reconnectionand the complex structures that may giverise to, or develop from, reconnection. It isintended for researchers and graduate stu-dents interested in the dynamics of plas-mas.

Contents and Contributors:Preface; Pa rt I. In t roduction: 1.1 The Sun E.R. Priest; 1.2 Eart h’s magnetosphere J. Bi r n ;Pa rt II. Basic T h e o ry of MHD Re c o n-nection: 2.1 Classical theory of two-dimen-sional reconnection T. G. Forbes; 2.2Fundamental concepts G. Hornig; 2.3T h ree-dimensional reconnection in theabsence of magnetic null points G. Ho r n i g ;

2.4 T h ree-dimensional reconnection at mag-netic null points D. Pontin; 2.5 T h re e -dimensional flux tube reconnection M.Linton; Pa rt III. Basic T h e o ry ofCollisionless Reconnection: 3.1 Fu n d a-mentals of collisionless reconnection J.Drake; 3.2 Diffusion region physics M.Hesse; 3.3 Onset of magnetic re c o n n e c t i o nP. Pritchett; 3.4 Hall-MHD reconnection A.Bhattacharjee and J. Do relli; 3.5 Role of cur-rent-aligned instabilities J. Büchner and W.Daughton; 3.6 Nonthermal particle acceler-ation M. Hoshino; Pa rt IV. Reconnection inthe Ma g n e t o s p h e re: 4.1 Reconnection at themagnetopause: concepts and models J. G.Do relli and A. Bhattacharjee; 4.2 Ob s e rva-tions of magnetopause reconnection K.-H.Trattner; 4.3 On the stability of the magne-totail K. Schindler; 4.4 Simulations of re c o n-nection in the magnetotail J. Birn; 4.5Ob s e rvations of tail reconnection W.Baumjohann and R. Nakamura; 4.6 Re m o t esensing of reconnection M. Freeman; Pa rt V.Reconnection in the Su n’s At m o s p h e re: 5.1C o ronal heating E. R. Priest; 5.2 Se p a r a t o rreconnection D. Longcope; 5.3 Pinching ofc o ronal fields V. Ti t ov; 5.4 Numerical exper-iments on coronal heating K. Ga l s g a a rd; 5.5Solar flares K. Kusano; 5.6 Pa rticle accelera-tion in flares: theory T. Ne u k i rch; 5.7 Fa s tp a rticles in flares: observations L. Fletcher; 6.Open problems J. Birn and E. R. Pr i e s t ;Bibliography; In d e x .

2006/c. 360 pp./50 line diagrams/13 color plates

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A s t rophysical Pro c e s s e sHale BradtMassachusetts Institute of Technology

A new, original textbook for upper under-graduates and beginning graduate studentsin physics or astrophysics. It provides asolid grounding in the basic astrophysicalprocesses that are common across allbranches of astronomy, including emissionmechanisms, propagation physics andorbital dynamics, at a quantitative level.The math is presented systematically, oftenreviewing the underlying physics andexplaining the mathematical steps carefully.Diagrams, examples and applications areused extensively throughout to illustratethe processes described. This is the idealbook to help bridge the gap between basicand more advanced astrophysics texts.

Contents:Preface, 1. Ke p l e r’s laws and the mass func-tion; 2. Kinetic theory and thermodynamics,3. Radiation from an accelerated charge; 4.Thermal bremsstrahlung radiation; 5.Blackbody radiation; 6. Special theory of re l-ativity in astronomy; 7. Sy n c h ro t ron radia-tion; 8. Compton scattering; 9. Hyd ro g e nspin-flip radiation; 10. Propagation in phase

space; 11. Radio waves: dispersion andFaraday rotation; 12. Gravitational lensing;Appendices; In d e x .

2007/c. 550 pp./ 120 figures/20 half-tones/150 exercises

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Massive Star Birth (IAU S227)A Crossroads of AstrophysicsEditorsRiccardo CesaroniMarcello FelliOsservatorio Astrofisico de Arcetri, FirenzeEd ChurchwellUniversity of Wisconsin, MadisonMalcolm WalmsleyMa s s i ve stars, those with between 10 and100 times the mass of the Sun, are amongthe rarest stars of all. They live fast and dieyoung, but during their short lives pro d u c ethe most dramatic effects on the surro u n d-ing interstellar medium in terms of dynam-ics, ionization, and chemical enrichment.Until a few decades ago massive star birt hwas literally shrouded in mystery, since thesestars are born deep inside dense clouds ofswirling dust and gas that obscure our view.At IAU S227, more than 200 of the world’sleading astronomers presented a cornucopiaof new results concerning the birth andinfancy of massive stars. These pro c e e d i n g ss h ow the achievements reached in this field,due to observations in the radio at mm andsub-mm wavelengths and in the infrare d ,and to theoretical models that simulate whathappens in the cradle of a massive star.

Contents:Session I: High-mass star formation near andfar; Session 2: The natal precursors of OBstars; Session 3: Pro p e rties of high-mass pro-tostars; Session 4: Ma s s i ve star birth in clus-ters; Session 5: Ending the symposium.

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A s t rophysics for PhysicistsArnab Rai ChoudhuriThis textbook is suitable for a one-semestercourse in astrophysics as part of an under-graduate physics program. The authorintroduces the central themes of modernastrophysics, especially those with connec-tions to other branches of physics. He pres-ents these key topics, building up thetopics and discussions from basic principlesto take the reader to the heart of the sub-ject. This text assumes the reader has a rea-sonable understanding of basic physics andcalculus, but no knowledge of general rela-tivity is assumed.

Contents:Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Transfer ofradiation through matter; 3. Physics ofordinary stars; 4. Final stages of stellar evo-lution; 5. Galaxies and the interstellarmedium; 6. Stellar dynamics; 7. Gas andplasma processes; 8. Extragalactic astrono-my and cosmology.

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Principles of Astro p h y s i c a lFluid DynamicsC. J. ClarkeR. F. CarswellUniversity of Cambridge

Fluid dynamical forces drive most of thefundamental processes in the Universe andso play a crucial role in our understandingof astrophysics. This comprehensive text-book introduces the necessary fluid dynam-ics to understand a wide range ofastronomical phenomena, from stellarstructures to supernovae blast waves, toaccretion discs. The authors’ approach is tointroduce and derive the fundamentalequations, supplemented by text that con-veys a more intuitive understanding of thesubject, and to emphasize the observablephenomena that rely on fluid dynamicalprocesses. It has been developed for use byfinal year undergraduate and starting grad-uate students of astrophysics, based on theauthors’ many years of teaching their astro-physical fluid dynamics course at theUniversity of Cambridge.

Contents:1. In t roduction to concepts; 2. The fluidequations; 3. Gravitation; 4. The energyequation, 5. Hyd rostatic equilibrium; 6.Propagation of sound waves; 7. Su p e r s o n i cf l ows; 8. Blast waves; 9. Be r n o u l l i’s equation;10. Fluid instabilities; 11. Viscous flows; 12.




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Ac c retion disks in astrophysics; Pl a s m a s ;Appendix 1: Equations in curvilinear coord i-nates; Appendix 2: Exe rcises; Bi b l i o g r a p h y ;In d e x .

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E v o l u t i o n a ry Processes inB i n a ry and Multiple StarsPeter EggletonLawrence Livermore National Laboratory,California

Binary systems of stars are as common assingle stars. Stars evolve primarily bynuclear reactions in their interiors, but astar with a binary companion can also haveits evolution influenced by the companion.Multiple star systems can exist in a stablestate for millions of years, but can ultimate-ly become unstable as one star grows inradius until it engulfs another. This volumediscusses the statistics of binary stars; theevolution of single stars; and several of themost important kinds of interactionbetween two (and even three or more)stars. A series of mathematical appendicesprovides a concise but complete account ofthe mathematics of these processes.

Contents:1. In t roduction; 2. Evolution of single stars;3. Bi n a ry interaction: conserva t i ve pro c e s s e s ;4. Sl ow non-conserva t i ve processes; 5. Rapidn o n - c o n s e rva t i ve processes; 6. Ac c retion bythe companion; Ap p e n d i c e s .

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F rom Lithium to Uranium(IAU S228)Elemental Tracers of Early CosmicEvolutionEditorsVanessa HillPatrick FrancoisObservatoire de Paris, MeudonFrancesca PrimasEuropean Southern Observatory, Garching

This volume presents a comprehensiveoverview of the scientific progress achievedin recent years in our knowledge of theearly stages of the production of the ele-ments and their cosmic evolution. It coversthe chemical composition of different typesof galactic and extra-galactic environmentsand interprets them in terms of galaxy for-mation and evolution. Thanks to highquality data collected at the largest ground-

based telescopes in the world, our determi-nation and theoretical interpretation of thechemical signatures of different stellar pop-ulations and stellar generations has becomemore accurate. This volume combinesobservational and theoretical results, andcovers almost the entire Periodic Table, topresent a clear picture of the main ques-tions that remain unanswered, and sugges-tions on how to tackle them. Written forresearchers and graduate students, the arti-cles were presented at IAU S228, dedicatedto the major scientific contributions ofMonique and Francois Spite to this field ofresearch.

Contents and Contributors:Opening Session; Session I; Session II;Session III; Session IV; Session V; Se s s i o nVI; Session VII; Session VIII; Conclusions;In d e x .


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General RelativityAn Introduction for PhysicistsM. P. HobsonG. P. EfstathiouA. N. LasenbyUniversity of Cambridge

After reviewing the basic concept of generalrelativity, this introduction discusses itsmathematical background, including thenecessary tools of tensor calculus and dif-ferential geometry. These tools are used todevelop the topic of special relativity and todiscuss electromagnetism in Minkowskispacetime. Gravitation as spacetime curva-ture is introduced and the field equationsof general relativity derived. After applyingthe theory to a wide range of physical situ-ations, the book concludes with a brief dis-cussion of classical field theory and thederivation of general relativity from a varia-tional principle.

Contents:1. The spacetime of special relativity; 2.Manifolds and coordinates; 3. Vector calculuson manifolds; 4. Tensor calculus on mani-folds; 5. Special relativity revisited; 6.El e c t romagnetism; 7. The equivalence princi-ple and spacetime curva t u re; 8. The gravita-tional field equations; 9. The Schwarz s c h i l dg e o m e t ry; 10. Experimental tests of generalrelativity; 11. Schwarzschild black holes; 12.Fu rther spherically-symmetric geometries;13. The Kerr geometry; 14. The Fr i e d m a n n -Ro b e rt s o n - Walker geometry; 15. Cosmo-logical models; 16. In f l a t i o n a ry cosmology;



17. Linearised general relativity; 18. Gr a v i-tational waves; 19. A variational approach togeneral re l a t i v i t y.

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Cosmic Explosions in Thre eD i m e n s i o n sAsymmetries in Supernovae andGamma-Ray BurstsEditorsPeter HöflichPawan KumarJ. Craig WheelerUniversity of Texas, Austin

Recent observations have demonstrated thats u p e r n ovae and gamma ray bursts are drive nby strong jets of energy and other asymmet-rical effects that re veal unknown physicalp ro p e rties. This volume highlights the bur-geoning era of routine supernova polarime-t ry and the new insights into core collapseand thermonuclear explosions. Chapters byleading scientists summarize the status of arapidly developing perspective on stellarexplosions in a valuable re s o u rce for gradu-ate students and re s e a rch scientists.

Contents:In t roduction: 3-D Explosions: a meditationon rotation (and magnetic fields); Pa rt I.Su p e r n ovae: Ob s e rvations Today: 1.Su p e r n ova explosions: lessons from spec-t ro p o l a r i m e t ry; 2. Sp e c t ropolarimetric obser-vations of Su p e r n ovae; 3. Ob s e rved andphysical pro p e rties of type II plateau super-n ovae M. Hamuy; 4. SN1997B and the dif-f e rent types of Type Ic Su p e r n ovae; 5.Ne a r - i n f r a red spectroscopy of stripped-enve-lope Su p e r n ovae; 6. Morphology ofSu p e r n ovae remnants; 7. The evolution ofSu p e r n ova remnants in the winds of massivestars; 8. Types for the galactic Su p e r n ova e ;Pa rt II. T h e o ry of T h e r m o n u c l e a rSu p e r n ovae: 9. Semi-steady burning evo l u-t i o n a ry sequences for CAL 83 and CAL 87:supersoft Xray binaries are Su p e r n ovae Iap rogenitors; 10. Type Ia Su p e r n ovae pro g e n-itors: effects of the spin-up of the whited w a rfs; 11. Te r restrial combustion: feedbackto the stars; 12. Non-spherical delayed deto-nations; 13. Numerical simulations of Ty p eIa Su p e r n ovae: deflagrations and detona-tions; 14. Type Ia Su p e r n ovae: spectro s c o p i csurprises; 15. Aspherity effects inSu p e r n ovae; 16. Broad light curve Sn e Ia :asphericity or something else?; 17. Sy n t h e t i cs p e c t rum methods for 3-D SN models; 18.A hole in Ia? Sp e c t roscopic and polarimetrics i g n a t u res of SN Ia asymmetry due to a com-panion star; 19. Hunting for the signature sof 3-D explosions with 1-D synthetic spec-tra; 20. On the variation of the peak lumi-nosity of Type Ia; Pa rt III. T h e o ry of CoreCollapse Su p e r n ovae: 21. Rotation of core

collapse progenitors: single and binary stars;22. Large scale convection and the conve c-t i ve Su p e r n ova mechanism; 23. Topics inc o re-collapse Su p e r n ova; 24. MHD Su p e r-n ova jets: the missing link; 25. Effects ofsuper strong magnetic fields in core collapseSu p e r n ovae; 26. Non radial instability ofstalled accretion shocks adve c t i ve - a c o u s t i cc ycle; 27. Asymmetry effects in Hy p e r n ova e ;28. Turbulent MHD jet collimation andthermal driving; Pa rt IV. Magnetars, N-Stars, Pulsars: 29. Su p e r n ova remnants andpulsar wind nebulae; 30. X-Ray signatures ofSu p e r n ovae; 31. Asymmetric Su p e r n ova eand Ne u t ron Star Kicks; 32. Triggers of mag-netar outbursts; 33. Turbulent MHD Je tCollimation and Thermal Driving; 34. T h einterplay between nuclear electron captureand fluid dynamics in core collapseSu p e r n ovae; Pa rt V. Gamma-Ray Bursts: 35.GRB 021004 and Gamma-ray burst dis-tances; 36. Gamma-ray bursts as a laborato-ry for the study of Type Ic Su p e r n ovae; 37.The diversity of cosmic explosions: Ga m m a -ray bursts and Type Ib/c Su p e r n ovae; 38. AGRB simulation using 3D relativistic hyd ro-dynamics; 39. The first direct link in theSu p e r n ova/GRB connection: GRB 030329and SN 2003dh; Pa rt VI. Su m m a ry: 40.T h ree-dimensional explosions

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Compact Stellar X-ray Sourc e sEditorsWalter LewinMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMichiel van der KlisUniversiteit van Amsterdam

X-ray astronomy is the prime available win-dow on astrophysical compact objects:black holes, neutron stars and whitedwarfs. In the last ten years new observa-tional opportunities have led to an explo-sion of knowledge in this field. This bookprovides a comprehensive overview of theastrophysics of compact objects that emitX-rays. Sixteen chapters written by theforemost experts in the field cover theobservations and the astrophysical interpre-tation of these objects. Topics coveredinclude binary systems, gamma ray burstsources, soft gamma ray repeaters, anom-alous X-ray pulsars, super-soft sources, andenigmatic fast X-ray transients.

Contents and Contributors:1. Ac c reting neutron stars and black holes: adecade of discoveries D. Psaltis; 2. Rapid X-ray variability M. van der Klis; 3. New view sof thermonuclear bursts T. St ro h m a yer andL. Bildsten; 4. Black hole binaries J.McClintock and R. Re m i l l a rd; 5. Op t i c a l ,


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ultraviolet and infrared observations of X-raybinaries P. Charles and M. Coe; 6. Fast X-raytransients and X-ray flashes J. Heise and J. in’t Zand; 7. Isolated neutron stars V. Kaspi,M. Ro b e rts and A. Ha rding; 8. Gl o b u l a rcluster X-ray sources F. Verbunt and W.L ewin; 9. Jets from X-ray binaries R. Fe n d e r ;10. X-Rays from cataclysmic variables E.Kuulkers, A. No rton, A. Schwope and B.Warner; 11. Super soft sources P. Kahabkaand E. van den He u vel; 12. Compact stellarX-ray sources in normal galaxies G. Fa b b i a n oand N. White; 13. Ac c retion in compactbinaries A. King; 14. Soft gamma re p e a t e r sand anomalous X-ray pulsars: magnetar can-didates P. Woods and C. Thompson; 15.Cosmic gamma-ray bursts, their afterglow s ,and their host galaxies K. Hu r l e y, R. Sari andS. Djorgovski; 16. Formation and evo l u t i o nof compact stellar X-ray sources T. Ta u r i sand E. van den He u ve l .

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A s t ro c h e m i s t ry: RecentSuccesses and Curre n tChallenges (IAU S231)EditorsDariusz C. LisGeoffrey A. BlakeCalifornia Institute of Technology

A rapidly growing interdisciplinary field,astrochemistry is the study of moleculesand their chemistry in sources throughoutthe universe. In IAU S231, astronomersand chemists survey the current state of thefield. The contributions in astronomy showhow the study of molecules has aided ourunderstanding of the physical conditions inmany different types of regions, from theinterstellar medium of our own galaxy tothe very edge of the Universe. The contri-butions in laboratory and theoretical chem-istry show how much we have learnedabout these often exotic chemical processesand how much more there is to learn.Suitable for researchers and graduate stu-dents in diverse disciplines, this volumewill provide a sense both of the scope ofastrochemistry in the early years of thetwenty-first century and the immense pos-sibilities of this field for future growth.

Contents:Preface; 1. Star formation; 2. Basic pro c e s s e sI; 3. Energetic interfaces; 4. Diffuse clouds;5. Complex molecules; 6. Extragalactic mol-ecules; 7. Special session; 8. Formation ofmolecular hyd rogen, 9. Circumstellar disks;10. Basic processes II; 11. Solar system con-nection; 12. Evo l ved stars; 13. Ending theSymposium; 14. Re p o rt on the panel discus-s i o n .


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The Local Group as anA s t rophysical LaboratoryEditorsMario LivioThomas M. BrownSpace Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore

The Local Group of galaxies consists of theMilky Way and all of its neighbors. Theproximity of these galaxies allows fordetailed studies of the processes that haveled to their formation, structures, and evo-lution. In particular, studies of the LocalGroup can test predictions of structure for-mation that are based on dark energy andcold dark matter. This book presents a col-lection of review papers, written by worldexperts, on some of the most importantaspects of Local Group Astrophysics. It isan invaluable resource for both professionalresearchers and graduate students in thiscutting-edge area of research.

Contents and Contributors:1. Hi s t o ry of the Local Group S. van denBergh; 2. Pr i m o rdial nucleosynthesis G.Steigman; 3. Galactic stru c t u re R. F. G.Wyse; 4. The Large Magellanic Cloud: stru c-t u re and kinematics R. P. van der Ma rel; 5.The Local Group as an astrophysical labora-t o ry for massive star feedback M. S. Oey; 6.Hot gas in the Local Group and low - re d s h i f tintergalactic medium K. R. Sembach; 7.Stages of satellite accretion M. E. Putman; 8.The star formation history in theA n d romeda halo T. M. Brown; 9. Bu l g epopulations in the Local Group R. M. Rich;10. The Local Group as a laboratory for thechemical evolution of galaxies D. R. Ga r n e t t ;11. Ma s s i ve stars in the Local Group: St a rformation and stellar evolution P. Ma s s e y ;12. Ma s s i ve young clusters in the LocalGroup J. Ma í z - Apellániz; 13. Ma g e l l a n i cCloud planetary nebulae as probes of stellare volution and populations L. St a n g h e l l i n i ;14. The old globular clusters: or, life amongthe ruins W. E. Harris; 15. Chemical evo l u-tion models of Local Group galaxies M. To s i .

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Planets to CosmologyEssential Science in the Final Years ofthe Hubble Space TelescopeEditorsMario LivioStefano CasertanoSpace Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore

With the Hubble Space Te l e s c o p e’s nexts e rvicing mission still uncertain, identifyingthe most crucial science to be performed bythis superb telescope has become of para-mount importance. With this goal in mind,this book presents a re v i ew of some of themost important open questions in astro n o-my today. World experts examine topicsranging from extrasolar planets and star for-mation to supermassive black holes and there-ionization of the universe. Special empha-sis is placed on what astronomical observa-tions should be carried out during the nextf ew years to enable bre a k t h roughs in ourunderstanding of a complex and dynamicu n i verse. In part i c u l a r, the re v i ewers identifythose topics to which the Hubble Sp a c eTelescope can uniquely contribute. The spe-cial emphasis on future re s e a rch makes thisbook an essential re s o u rce for both pro f e s-sional re s e a rchers and graduate students ina s t ronomy and astro p h y s i c s .

Contents and Contributors:Preface; 1. Hu b b l e’s view of transiting planetsD. Charbonneau; 2. Un s o l ved problems instar formation C. J. Clarke; 3. Star formationin clusters S. S. Larson; 4. HST abundancestudies of low metallicity stars J. W. Truran, C.Sneden, F. Primas, J. J. Cowan, and T. Be e r s ;5. Physical environments and feedback: HSTstudies of intense star-forming enviro n m e n t sJ. S. Ga l l a g h e r, L. J. Smith, and R. W.O’Connell; 6. Quasar hosts: growing up withm o n s t rous middles, K. K. McLeod; 7.Re verberation mapping of active galacticnuclei B. M. Peterson and K. Horne; 8.Feedback at high redshift A. E. Shapley; 9.The baryon content of the local intergalacticmedium J. T. Stocke, J. M. Shull, and S. V.Penton; 10. Hot baryons in supercluster fila-ments E. D. Mi l l e r, R. A. Dupke, and J. N.Bregman; 11. Galaxy assembly E. F. Bell; 12.Probing the reionization history of theUn i verse Z. Haiman; 13. Studying distanti n f r a red-luminous galaxies with Sp i t zer andHubble C. Pa p ovich, E. Egami, E. Le Fl o c’ h ,P. Pérez - Go n z á l ez, G. Rieke, J. Rigby, H.Dole, and M. Reike; 14. Galaxies at z = g-ií-d rop selection and the GLARE Project E. R.St a n w a y, K. Gl a ze b rook, A. J. Bu n k e r, and theG LARE Consortium; 15. The Hubble Ul t r aDeep Field with NIMCOS R. I. T h o m p s o n ,R. J. Bouwens, and G. Il l i n g w o rt h .

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Pulsar Astro n o m y3rd EditionAndrew G. LyneFrancis Graham-SmithJodrell Bank, University of Manchester

Since their discovery in 1967, pulsars haveassumed a central role in astronomy andastrophysics, offering an opportunity toexplore theoretical physics under extremeconditions. Pulsar Astronomy provides anideal introductory account for those enter-ing the field, and an invaluable referencefor established researchers. Now thoroughlyrevised for its third edition, it coversresearch over wavelengths ranging fromradio through optical and x-ray to gamma-rays. Topics range from the physics of neu-tron star interiors to the astrophysics ofbinary stars and the recent tests of generalrelativity. It is supported by extensive refer-ences and a complete catalog of all knownpulsars.

Contents:Preface; 1. The discove ry of pulsars; 2.Ne u t ron stars; 3. Se a rches and surveys; 4.The distances of the pulsars; 5. Pulsar tim-ing; 6. Timing and astro m e t ry of binary pul-sars; 7. Timing irregularities; 8. The Ga l a c t i cpopulation of pulsars; 9. The Crab and Ve l apulsars; 10. Other young pulsars; 11.Millisecond and binary pulsars; 12. X-raypulsars and magnetars; 13. Gamma-ray pul-sars; 14. Su p e r n ovae and their remnants; 15.The evolution of pulsars; 16. In t e g r a t e dradio pulse profiles; 17. Individual pulses;18. Location of emitting regions; 19.Radiation processes; 20. The emission mech-anisms; 21. Interstellar scintillation and scat-tering; 22. The interstellar magnetic field;23. Ac h i e vements and prospects; The Pu l s a rCatalogue; Bibliography; In d e x .

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Nonlinear Dynamics andStatistical Theories for BasicGeophysical FlowsAndrew MajdaNew York UniversityXiaoming WangIowa State University

This introduction to the important inter-play between nonlinear dynamics and sta-tistical theories for geophysical flows isdesigned for a multi-disciplinary audienceranging from graduate students to seniorresearchers. Novel applications of informa-tion theory are utilized to simplify, unify,and compare the equilibrium statistical the-ories. Topics and related background con-cepts are introduced and developedthrough elementary examples and discus-sion throughout the text as they arise. Noprevious background in geophysical flows isneeded to read the text.

Contents:1. Ba ro t ropic geophysical flows and two-dimensional fluid flows: an elementaryi n t roduction; 2. The response to large scalef o rcing; 3. The selective decay principle forbasic geophysical flows; 4. Nonlinear stabili-ty of steady geophysical flows; 5. To p o-graphic mean-flow interaction, nonlineari n s t a b i l i t y, and chaotic dynamics; 6. In t ro-duction to empirical statistical theory; 7.Equilibrium statistical mechanics for systemsof ord i n a ry differential equations; 8.Statistical mechanics for the truncated quasi-g e o s t rophic equations; 9. Empirical statisti-cal theories for most probable states; 10.Assessing the potential applicability of equi-librium statistical theories for geophysicalf l ows: an ove rv i ew; 11. Predictions and com-parison of equilibrium statistical theories;12. Equilibrium statistical theories anddynamical modeling of flows with forc i n gand dissipation; 13. Predicting the jets andspots on Jupiter by equilibrium statisticalmechanics; 14. Statistically re l e vant andi r re l e vant conserved quantities for tru n c a t e dq u a s i - g e o s t rophic flow and the Burger Ho p fmodel; 15. A mathematical framew o rk forquantifying predictability utilizing re l a t i vee n t ropy; 16. Ba ro t ropic quasi-geostro p h i cequations on the sphere; Bi b l i o g r a p h y ;In d e x .

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Populations of High-Energ yS o u rces in Galaxies (IAU S230)EditorsE. J. A. MeursDublin Institute for Advanced StudiesG. FabbianoHarvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

For the last 40 years astronomers haveobserved sources of intense X-ray radiationfrom beyond our Solar System. These havebeen associated with remarkable objects,such as neutron stars and black holes.Current satellite observatories have enabledus to extend the studies of these objectsfrom the Milky Way and MagellanicClouds to individual X-ray sources in othergalaxies. At the same time, imaging facili-ties at gamma-rays and TeV energies haveimproved enormously, leading to many fur-ther discoveries within our own galaxy.This Symposium presents an overview ofthese new developments, covering detailedstudies of individual sources within theMilky Way, global descriptions of X-raysource populations in other galaxies, andless resolved relatives at high redshift.Galaxy nuclei and diffuse emission compo-nents are included, as are new discoveries atgamma-rays and TeV energies. IAU S230 isa valuable resource for astronomers andgraduates working in high-energy astro-physics.

Contents and Contributors:Preface; In t roduction; 1. Key source cate-gories on our galaxy; 2. High energy pro c e s s-es in the ISM; 3. Detailed population studiesin the nearer galaxies; 4. So u rce classes thatemerge from sampling over galaxies; 5.O verall population characteristics; 6. Hi g henergy population synthesis; 7. The high-redshift context; Closing re m a rk s .



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Understanding Variable StarsJohn R. PercyUniversity of Toronto

Variable stars are those that change bright-ness. They come in many varieties, but eachone provides important information aboutthe star: its pro p e rties, its internal stru c t u re ,and its evolution. This book provides a con-cise ove rv i ew of variable stars, including ahistorical perspective, an introduction tostars in general, the techniques for discove r-ing and studying variable stars, and adescription of the main types of va r i a b l estars. Intended for anyone with some back-g round knowledge of astro n o m y, it is espe-cially suitable for undergraduate studentsand experienced amateur astro n o m e r s .

Contents:1. In t roduction; 2. Stars in general; 3.Rotating variable stars; 4. Eclipsing va r i a b l estars; 5. Pulsating variable stars; 6. Cataclys-mic variable stars; 7. Young variable stars; 8.Miscellaneous variable stars; 9. Ap p l i c a t i o n sof variable stars; 10. Epilogue; Ap p e n d i c e s .

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A s t rophysical FlowsJames E. PringleUniversity of CambridgeAndrew KingUniversity of Leicester

Almost all conventional matter in theUniverse is fluid, and fluid dynamics playsa crucial role in astrophysics. This newgraduate textbook provides a basic under-standing of the fluid dynamical processesrelevant to astrophysics. The mathematicsused to describe these processes is simpli-fied to bring out the underlying physics.The authors cover many topics, includingwave propagation, shocks, spherical flows,stellar oscillations, the instabilities causedby effects such as magnetic fields, thermaldriving, gravity, shear flows, and the basicconcepts of compressible fluid dynamicsand magnetohydrodynamics. The authorsare Directors of the UK AstrophysicalFluids Facility (UKAFF) at the Universityof Leicester, and editors of the CambridgeAstrophysics Series. This book has beendeveloped from a course in astrophysicalfluid dynamics taught at the University ofCambridge. It is suitable for graduate stu-dents in astrophysics, physics and appliedmathematics, and requires only a basicfamiliarity with fluid dynamics.

Contents:1. The basic fluid equations; 2. Compre s s i b l emedia; 3. Spherically symmetric flows; 4.Stellar models and stellar oscillations; 5.Stellar oscillations - waves in stratified media;

6. Damping and excitation of stellar oscilla-tions; 7. Magnetic instability in a statica t m o s p h e re; 8. Thermal instabilities; 9.Gravitational instability; 10. Linear shearf l ows; 11. Rotating flows; 12. Circular shearf l ow with self-gravity; 13. Modes in ro t a t i n gstars; 14. Cylindrical shear flow - non-axisymmetric instability; Re f e rences; In d e x .

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Chaos and Complexity inA s t ro p h y s i c sOded RegevTechnion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa

The discipline of nonlinear dynamics hasdeveloped explosively in all areas of physicsover the last two decades. This comprehen-sive primer summarizes the main develop-ments in the mathematical theory ofdynamical systems, chaos, pattern forma-tion and complexity. An introduction tomathematical concepts and techniques isgiven in the first part of the book, beforebeing applied to stellar, interstellar, galacticand large scale complex phenomena in theUniverse. Oded Regev demonstrates thepossible application of ideas includingstrange attractors, Poincaré sections, frac-tals, bifurcations, and complex spatial pat-terns, to specific astrophysical problems.

Contents:Pa rt I. Dynamical Systems - General: 1.In t roduction to Pa rt I; 2. Astrophysical exam-ples; 3. Mathematical pro p e rties of dynami-cal systems; 4. Pro p e rties of chaoticdynamics; 5. Analysis of time series; 6.Regular and irregular motion in Ha m i l t o n i a nsystems; 7. Extended systems - instabilitiesand patterns; Pa rt II. Astro p h y s i c a lApplications: 8. In t roduction to Pa rt II; 9.Pl a n e t a ry, stellar and galactic dynamics; 10.Ir regularly variable astronomical points o u rces; 11. Complex spatial patterns ina s t rophysics; 12. Topics in astrophysical fluiddynamics; Re f e rences; In d e x .


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Galaxies in the UniverseAn Introduction2nd EditionLinda S. SparkeJohn S. Gallagher, IIIUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

This extensively illustrated book presentsthe astrophysics of galaxies since theirbeginnings in the early Universe. It hasbeen thoroughly revised to include themost recent observational data and theoret-ical developments. It has new sections ondark energy, gamma ray bursts and centralblack holes in galaxies. The authors explorethe basic properties of stars, the structuresof galaxies, and the evolution of theUniverse. It includes several homeworkproblems with hints and is ideal foradvanced undergraduate students and grad-uate students in astronomy and astro-physics.

Contents:1. In t roduction; 2. Mapping our Milky Wa y ;3. The orbits of the stars; 4. Our backyard :the Local Group; 5. Spiral and SO galaxies;6. Elliptical galaxies; 7. Galaxy groups andclusters; 8. Large-scale distribution of galax-ies; 9. Ac t i ve galactic nuclei and the early his-t o ry of galaxies; Appendices; In d e x .

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The Physics and Chemistry ofthe Interstellar MediumA. G. G. M. TielensKapteyn Astronomical Institute“…a comprehensive overview of the physicalprocesses operating in the gas between the stars, orinterstellar medium. One excellent feature is thesuggested reading lists at the ends of the chapters,which offer a very nice bibliography of the mostimportant research papers in the field.”

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Emphasizing microscopic physical andchemical processes in space, and their influ-ence on the macroscopic structure of theinterstellar medium of galaxies, this bookincludes the latest developments in anexciting area of molecular astrophysics.New space and ground-based observationalopportunities have resulted in significantadditions to our knowledge of the molecu-lar universe in recent years. This compre-hensive overview will be an invaluablereference source for undergraduates, gradu-ates and researchers.

Contents:1. The galactic ecosystem; 2. Cooling pro c e s s-es; 3. Heating processes; 4. Chemical pro c e s s e s ;5. Interstellar dust; 6. Interstellar polyc yclic aro-

matic hyd rocarbon molecules; 7. HII re g i o n s ;8. The phases of the ISM; 9. Ph o t o d i s s o c i a t i o nregions; 10. Molecular clouds; 11. In t e r s t e l l a rshocks; 12. Dynamics of the interstellar medi-um; 13. The lifecycle of interstellar dust.

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Cosmic Catastro p h e sExploding Stars, Black Holes, andMapping the Universe2nd EditionJ. Craig WheelerUniversity of Texas, Austin

From supernovae and gamma-ray bursts tothe accelerating Un i verse, this volume is anexploration of the intellectual threads thatlead to some of the most exciting ideas inmodern astrophysics and cosmology. T h i sfully updated second edition incorporatesn ew material on binary stars, black holes,gamma-ray bursts, worm-holes, quantumgravity and string theory. It covers the originsof stars and their evolution, the mechanismsresponsible for supernovae, and their pro g e-n y, neutron stars and black holes. It examinesthe theoretical ideas behind black holes andtheir manifestation in observational astro n o-my and presents neutron stars in all theirvariety known today. This book also cove r sthe physics of the twentieth century, dis-cussing quantum theory and Ei n s t e i n’s gravi-t y, how these two theories collide, and thep rospects for their reconciliation in the twe n-ty-first century. It will be essential reading forundergraduate students in astronomy anda s t rophysics, and an excellent, accessiblei n t roduction for a wider audience.

Contents:Preface; 1. Setting the stage: star formationand hyd rogen burning in single stars; 2.Stellar death: the inexorable grip of gravity; 3.Dancing with stars: binary stellar evolution; 4.Ac c retion disks: flat stars; 5. White Dwarf s :quantum dots; 6. Su p e r n ovae: stellar catastro-phes; 7. Su p e r n ova 1987A: lessons and enig-mas; 8. Ne u t ron stars: atoms with attitude; 9.Black holes in theory: into the abyss; 10.Black holes in fact: exploring the reality; 11.Gamma-ray bursts, black holes and the uni-verse: long, long ago and far, far away; 12.Su p e r n ovae and the universe; 13. Worm holesand time machines: tunnels in space and time;14. Be yond: the frontiers; In d e x .

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Gravitational Radiation,Luminous Black Holes andGamma-Ray Burst Supern o v a eMaurice H. P. M. van PuttenMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Black holes and gravitational radiation aretwo of the most dramatic predictions of gen-eral re l a t i v i t y. The quest for rotating blackholes - discove red by Roy P. Kerr as exactsolutions to the Einstein equations - is one ofthe most exciting challenges currently facingphysicists and astronomers. Gra v i t a t i o n a lRadiation, Luminous Black Holes andGa m m a - Ray Burst Su p e rn ova e takes the re a d e rt h rough the theory of gravitational radiationand rotating black holes, and the phenome-nology of GRB-supernovae. Topics cove re dinclude Kerr black holes and the frame-drag-ging of spacetime, luminous black holes,compact tori around black holes, and black-hole spin interactions. It concludes with a dis-cussion of prospects for gravitational-wavedetections of a long-duration burst in gravita-t i o n a l - w a ves as a method of choice for identi-fying Kerr black holes in the Un i verse. T h i sbook is ideal for a special topics graduatecourse on gravitational-wave astronomy andas an introduction to those interested in thisc o n t e m p o r a ry development in physics.

Contents:1. Superluminal motion in the quasar3C273; 2. Cu rved spacetime and SgrA; 3.Parallel transport and isometry of tangentbundles; 4. Ma x we l l’s equations; 5.Riemannian curva t u re; 6. Gravitational radi-ation; 7. Cosmological event rates; 8.C o m p ressible fluid dynamics; 9. Wa ves inrelativistic magnetohyd rodynamics; 10.Non-axisymmetric waves in a torus; 11.Phenomenology of GRB-supernovae; 12.Kerr black holes; 13. Luminous black holes;14. A luminous torus in gravitational radia-tion; 15. GRB-supernovae from ro t a t i n gblack holes; 16. Ob s e rvational opport u n i t i e sfor LIGO and V I RGO; 17. Ep i l o g u e :GRB/XRF Singlets, Doublets? Tr i p l e t s !


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Cosmology

The Scientific Legacy ofF red HoyleEditorDouglas GoughUniversity of Cambridge“...astronomy and history of science buffs will findit hard to put down.”

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Fred Hoyle made an impressive contribu-tion to many important problems inastronomy. Based on a meeting held inrecognition of his work, this book containschapters by many of Hoyle’s scientific col-laborators. It concentrates on his scientificlegacy, and examines the influence of hisresearch on others as well as on advances inastronomy and cosmology. The wide-rang-ing collection of essays will interestresearchers in astrophysics and cosmology,as well as professional historians of science.

Contents and Contributors:In t roduction M. Rees; 1. Fred Hoy l e’s majorw o rk in the context of astronomy and astro-physics today W. L. W. Sargent; 2. Sir Fre dHoyle and the theory of the synthesis of theelements D. Arnett; 3. Fred Hoyle: contribu-tions to the theory of galaxy formation G.Efstathiou; 4. Highlights of Fred Hoy l e’sw o rk on interstellar matter and star forma-tion P. M. Solomon; 5. Ac c retion H. Bondi;6. From dust to life C. Wickramasinghe; 7.Worlds without end or beginning J. D.Ba r row; 8. Evo l u t i o n a ry cosmologies - thenand now M. S. Longair; 9. Alternative ideasin cosmology J. N. Narlikar; 10. Red Gi a n t s- then and now J. Faulkner; 11. Mo d e r nalchemy: Fred Hoyle and element buildingby neutron capture E. M. Burbidge; 12.Concluding re m a rks G. Bu r b i d g e .


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N e a r-Field Cosmology withD w a rf Elliptical Galaxies(IAU C198)EditorsHelmut JerjenAustralian National University, CanberraBruno BinggeliUniversität Basel, Switzerland

D w a rf galaxies offer a valuable insight intothe physical processes that govern galaxyformation and evolution at high re d s h i f t .These elusive stellar systems are helpinga s t ronomers to find answers to some of themost burning questions in extragalactica s t ro n o m y. Present-day dwarf galaxies, theeasily studied surv i vors of the primord i a lgalaxy population, are important targets forre s e a rch in the quest to provide local bench-m a rks for cosmological studies, in part i c u l a rtheories of stru c t u re formation. The pro-ceedings of IAUC198 offer an exciting mul-t i d i s c i p l i n a ry collection of re s e a rch re s u l t s .The interpretation of the faint blue galaxye xcess; the mismatch of the observed dwarfgalaxy numbers with popular cosmologicalmodel predictions; and the puzzling dive r s i-ty of star-formation histories among LocalGroup dwarf elliptical galaxies, are amongstthe topical questions cove red. Dwarf galaxyspecialists and cosmologists map out strate-gies and outline a framew o rk for pro g re s son important issues related to near-fieldcosmology with dwarf elliptical galaxies.

Contents:1. Star formation history of dwarf ellipticalgalaxies; 2. Kinematics of dwarf ellipticalgalaxies; 3. Chemical evolution of dwarfelliptical galaxies; 4. Physical Processes ind w a rf elliptical galaxies; 5. Dwarf ellipticalgalaxy evolution and dark matter; 6. Dwarfellipticals in groups and clusters; 7. Gl o b u l a rclusters, nuclei and ultra compact dwarfs; 8.Ending the colloquium.


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An Introduction to Galaxiesand CosmologyEditorsMark H. JonesRobert J. LambourneThe Open University, Milton Keynes“Written in an accessible style that avoids complexmathematics, and illustrated in color throughout,this book is suitable for self-study and will appealto amateur astronomers as well as undergraduatestudents.”

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This textbook has been designed by a teamof experts for intro d u c t o ry university coursesin astronomy and astrophysics. Be g i n n i n gwith a description of the stru c t u re and histo-ry of the Milky Wa y, it introduces normaland active galaxies in general. A wide rangeof cosmological models are then pre s e n t e d ,including a discussion of the Big Bang andUn i verse expansion. The text containsn u m e rous useful learning features such asb oxed summaries, student exe rcises with fullsolutions, and a glossary of terms. It is alsos u p p o rted by a website hosting furt h e rteaching materials: h t t p : / / p u b l i s h i n g . c a m-b r i d g e . o r g / re s o u rc e s / 0 5 2 1 5 4 6 2 3 0

Contents:In t roduction; 1. The Milky Way - our galaxy;2. Normal galaxies; 3. Ac t i ve galaxies; 4. T h espatial distribution of galaxies; 5. In t ro d u c i n gcosmology - the science of the Un i verse; 6.Big Bang cosmology - the Evolving Un i ve r s e ;7. Ob s e rvational cosmology - measuring theUn i verse; 8. Questioning cosmology - out-standing problems about the Un i ve r s e ;A n s wers and comments; Appendix. Us e f u lquantities and units; Gl o s s a ry; Ac k n ow l e d g e-ments; In d e x .2004/448 pp./82 half-tones/235 colour plates/21

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The Cosmic CenturyA History of Astrophysics andCosmologyMalcolm S. LongairUniversity of Cambridge

The twentieth-century witnessed the devel-opment of astrophysics and cosmologyfrom subjects which scarcely existed to twoof the most exciting and demanding areasof contemporary scientific inquiry. In thisbook Malcolm Longair reviews the histori-cal development of the key areas of modernastrophysics, linking the strands together toshow how they have led to the extraordi-narily rich panorama of modern astro-physics and cosmology. While many of the

great discoveries were derived from pio-neering observations, the emphasis is uponthe development of theoretical conceptsand how they came to be accepted. Theseadvances have led astrophysicists and cos-mologists to ask some of the deepest ques-tions about the nature of our Universe andhave pushed astronomical observations tothe very limit. This is a fantastic story, andone which would have defied the imagina-tions of even the greatest story-tellers.

Contents:Pa rt I. Stars and Stellar Evolution up to theSecond World War: 1. The legacy of thenineteenth century; 2. The classification ofstellar spectra; 3. Stellar stru c t u re and evo l u-tion; 4. The end points of stellar evo l u t i o n ;Pa rt II. The Large-Scale St ru c t u re of theUn i verse 1900-39: 5. The galaxy and then a t u re of the spiral nebulae; 6. The origins ofa s t rophysical cosmology; Pa rt III: T h eOpening up of the El e c t ro m a g n e t i cSp e c t rum: 7. The opening up of the electro-magnetic spectrum and the new astro n o-mies; Pa rt IV. Astrophysics and Cosmologysince 1945: 8. Stars and stellar evolution; 9.The physics of the interstellar medium; 10.The physics of galaxies and clusters of galax-ies; 11. High energy astrophysics; 12.A s t rophysical cosmology; 13. The determi-nation of cosmological parameters; 14. T h ee volution of galaxies and active galaxies withcosmic epoch; 15. The origin of galaxies andthe large-scale stru c t u re of the universe; 16.The ve ry early unive r s e .

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Physical Foundations ofC o s m o l o g yViatcheslav Mukhanov“Mukhanov has written an excellent text in cos-mology for students who have a good understand-ing of theoretical physics at the undergraduatelevel.”

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Inflationary cosmology has been developedover the last twenty years to remedy seriousshortcomings in the standard hot big bangmodel of the universe. Taking an originalapproach, this textbook explains the basisof modern cosmology and shows where thetheoretical results come from. The book isdivided into two parts; the first deals withthe homogeneous and isotropic model ofthe Universe, the second part discusses howinhomogeneities can explain its structure.Established material such as the inflationand quantum cosmological perturbationare presented in great detail.

Contents:Pa rt I. Homogeneous Is o t ropic Un i verse: 1.Kinematics and dynamics of an expandingu n i verse; 2. Propagation of light and hori-zons; 3. The hot universe; 4. The ve ry earlyu n i verse; 5. Inflation I: homogeneous limit;Pa rt II. Inhomogeneous Un i verse: 6. Gr a v i-tational instability in Newtonian theory; 7.Gravitational instability in general re l a t i v i t y ;8. Inflation II: origin of the primordial inho-mogeneities; 9. Cosmic microw a ve back-g round anisotropies; 10. Bi b l i o g r a p h y.


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The Physics of the CosmicM i c rowave Backgro u n dPavel D. NaselskyNiels Bohr Institutet, CopenhagenDmitry I. NovikovImperial College of Science, Technology andMedicine, LondonIgor D. NovikovNiels Bohr Institutet, Copenhagen

Spectacular observational breakthroughs byrecent experiments, and particularly theWMAP satellite, have heralded a newepoch of CMB science forty years after itsoriginal discovery. Taking a physicalapproach, the authors probe the problemof the “darkness” of the Universe: the ori-gin and evolution of dark energy and mat-ter in the cosmos. Starting with theobservational background of modern cos-mology, they provide an up-to-date andaccessible review of this fascinating yetcomplex subject. Topics discussed includethe kinetics of the electromagnetic radia-tion in the Universe, the ionization historyof cosmic plasmas, the origin of primordialperturbations in light of the inflation para-digm, and the formation of anisotropy andpolarization of the CMB. This timely andaccessible review will be valuable toadvanced students and researchers in cos-mology. The text highlights the progressmade by recent experiments, including theWMAP satellite, and looks ahead to futureCMB experiments.

Contents:Prefaces; 1. Ob s e rvational foundations; 2.Kinetics of electromagnetic radiation; 3. T h eionization history of the Un i verse; 4.Pr i m o rdial cosmic background radiation andsmall perturbations of uniform cosmologicalmodel; 5. Pr i m a ry anisotropy of CMB; 6.Pr i m o rdial polarization of the cosmicm i c row a ve background; 7. Statistical pro p e r-ties of random fields; 8. The Wi l k i n s o nMi c row a ve Anisotropy Probe (WMAP); 9.



The “Planktonian era” in the study ofa n i s o t ropy and polarization of the CMB; 10.Conclusion; Re f e rences; In d e x .

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C u rrent Issues in CosmologyEditorsJean-Claude PeckerJayant NarlikarWhat are the current ideas describing thelarge scale structure of the universe? Howdo they relate to the observed facts? Thisbook looks at both the strengths and weak-nesses of the current big bang model inexplaining certain puzzling data. It arisesfrom an international conference held atthe Collège de France, Paris in June 2004,which brought together many of theworld’s leading players in cosmology. Inaddition to presenting individual talks, theproceedings of the resulting discussions arealso recorded. Giving a comprehensive cov-erage of the expanding field of cosmology,this text will be valuable for graduate stu-dents and researchers in cosmology andtheoretical astrophysics.

Contents and Contributors:Pa rt I. Ob s e rvational Facts Relating toDi s c rete So u rces: 1. The state of cosmologyG. Burbidge; 2. The redshifts of galaxies andQ S Os E. M. Burbidge and G. Burbidge; 3.Ac c retion discs in quasars J. Sulentic; Pa rt II.Ob s e rvational Facts Relating to Ba c k g ro u n dRadiation: 4. CMB observations and conse-quences F. Bouchet; 5. Abundances of lightnuclei K. Ol i ve; 6. Evidence for an accelerat-ing universe or lack of A. Bl a n c h a rd; Pa rt III.St a n d a rd Cosmology: 7. Cosmology, anove rv i ew of the standard model F.Be r n a rdeau; 8. What are the building blocksof our universe? K. C. Wali; Pa rt IV. Large-Scale St ru c t u re: 9. Ob s e rvations of large-scale stru c t u re V. de Lapparent; 10.Re c o n s t ruction of large-scale peculiar ve l o c i-ty fields R. Mohayaee, B. Tully and U.Frisch; Pa rt V. Alternative Cosmologies: 11.The quasi-steady state cosmology J. V.Narlikar; 12. Evidence for iron whiskers inthe universe N. C. Wickramasinghe; 13.A l t e r n a t i ves to dark matter: MOND + Ma c hD. Roscoe; 14. Anthropic principle in cos-mology B. Carter; Pa rt VI. Evidence forAnomalous Redshifts: 15. Anomalous re d-shifts H. C. Arp; 16. Redshifts of galaxiesand QSOs: the problem of redshift periodic-ities G. Burbidge; 17. Statistics of re d s h i f tperiodicities W. Napier; 18. Local abnormalredshifts J.-C. Pecker; 19. Gravitational lens-ing and anomalous redshifts J. Su rdej, J.-F.Claeskens and D. Sluse; Panel discussion;General discussion; Concluding re m a rk s .


An Introduction to GeneralRelativity and CosmologyJerzy PlebanskiInstituto Politecnico Nacional, MexicoAndrzej KrasinskiPolish Academy of Sciences

General relativity is a cornerstone of mod-ern physics, and is of major importance inits applications to cosmology. Plebanskiand Krasinski are experts in the field andprovide a thorough introduction to generalrelativity, guiding the reader through com-plete derivations of the most importantresults. Providing coverage from a uniqueviewpoint, geometrical, physical and astro-physical properties of inhomogeneous cos-mological models are all systematically andclearly presented, allowing the reader tofollow and verify all derivations. Many top-ics are included that are not found in othertextbooks.

Contents:1. How the theory of relativity came intobeing (a brief historical sketch); Pa rt I.Elements of Di f f e rential Ge o m e t ry: 2. As h o rt sketch of two-dimensional differe n t i a lgeometries; 3. Tensors, tensor densities; 4.C ovariant deriva t i ves; 5. Parallel transportand geodesic lines; 6. Cu rva t u re of a mani-fold: flat manifolds; 7. Riemannian geome-t ry; 8. Symmetries of Riemann spaces,i n variance of tensors; 9. Methods to calculatethe curva t u re quickly - Cartan forms andalgebraic computer programs; 10. The spa-tially homogeneous Bianchi-type spacetimes;11. The Pe t rov classification by the spinormethod; Pa rt II. The Gravitation T h e o ry :12. The Einstein equations and the sourc e sof a gravitational field; 13. The Ma x well -and Ei n s t e i n - Ma x well equations and theKaluza-Klein theory; 14. Spherically sym-metric gravitational field of isolated objects;15. Relativistic hyd rodynamics and thermo-dynamics; 16. Relativistic cosmology I: gen-eral geometry; 17. Relativistic cosmology II:the Ro b e rt s o n - Walker geometry; 18.Relativistic cosmology III: the Lemaître -Tolman geometry; 19. Relativistic cosmolo-gy IV: generalisations of L-T and re l a t e dgeometries; 20. The Kerr solution; 21.Subjects omitted in this book; Re f e re n c e s .

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The Interplay among BlackHoles, Stars and ISM inGalactic Nuclei (IAU S222)EditorsThaisa Storchi-BergmannInstituto de FisicaLuis C. HoObservatories of the Carnegie Institution,Pasadena, CaliforniaHenrique R. SchmittNational Radio Astronomy Observatory,West Virginia

How massive are the largest and smallestnuclear black holes in galaxies? Why are themasses of nuclear black holes proportionalto those of their host galaxy bulges? How isnuclear activity triggered? What are theobservational signatures of such processes?What are the connections between theactive nucleus, stars and interstellar medi-um in galaxies? Answers to these questionsare addressed in this book, which presents acompilation of 191 works covering recentobservations from X-rays to radio wave-lengths, as well as theoretical modeling ofaccretion disks, stellar populations andgalaxy and black hole evolution. This vol-ume presents the nuclear activity as a phasein the life of a galaxy, which is intimatelyconnected to the evolution of its stars andinterstellar medium. It brings togetherrecent developments in topics coveringmost aspects of galaxy evolution, and is avaluable resource for astronomers and grad-uate students working in extragalacticastronomy.


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S p a c e - Time, Relativity, andC o s m o l o g yJose WudkaUniversity of California, Riverside

Space-Time, Relativity and Cosmology pro-vides a historical introduction to modernrelativistic cosmology and traces its histori-cal roots and evolution from antiquity toEinstein. The topics are presented in a non-mathematical manner, with the emphasison the ideas that underlie each theoryrather than their detailed quantitative con-sequences. A significant part of the bookfocuses on the Special and General theoriesof relativity. The tests and experimental evi-dence supporting the theories are explainedtogether with their predictions and their

confirmation. Other topics include a dis-cussion of modern relativistic cosmology,the consequences of Hubble’s observationsleading to the Big Bang hypothesis, and anoverview of the most exciting research top-ics in relativistic cosmology. This textbookis intended for introductory undergraduatecourses on the foundations of modernphysics. It is also accessible to advancedhigh school students, as well as non-sciencemajors who are concerned with scienceissues.

Contents:1. The scientific method; 2. From antiquityto Aristotle; 3. From the Middle Ages toHeliocentrism; 4. Galileo and Newton; 5.The clouds gather; 6. The special theory ofrelativity; 7. The general theory of re l a t i v i t y ;8. The relativistic universe; 9. The lives of astar; Bibliography; In d e x .

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Planetary Science

P l a n e t a ry Landers andE n t ry Pro b e sAndrew BallJames GarryThe Open University, Milton KeynesRalph LorenzUniversity of ArizonaViktor KerzhanovichNASA-Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville

This book provides a concise but broadoverview of the engineering, science andflight history of planetary landers andatmospheric entry probes designed toexplore the atmospheres and surfaces ofother planets. It covers engineering aspectsspecific to such vehicles which are not usu-ally treated in traditional spacecraft engi-neering texts. Examples are drawn fromover thirty different lander and entry probedesigns that have been used for lunar andplanetary missions since the early 1960s.The authors provide detailed illustrationsof many vehicle designs from differentinternational space programs, and givebasic information on their missions andpayloads, irrespective of the mission’s suc-cess or failure. Several missions are dis-cussed in more detail to demonstrate thebroad range of the challenges involved andthe solutions implemented. This will forman important reference for professionals,academic researchers and graduate studentsinvolved in planetary science, aerospaceengineering and space mission develop-ment.



Contents:Preface; Ac k n owledgements; Pa rt I.Engineering Issues Specific to En t ry Pro b e s ,Landers or Penetrators: 1. Mission goals andsystem engineering; 2. Ac c o m m o d a t i o n ,launch, cruise and arrival from orbit or inter-p l a n e t a ry trajectory; 3. Entering atmos-p h e res; 4. Descent through an atmosphere ;5. Descent to an airless body; 6. Pl a n e t a ryballoons, aircraft, submarines and cryo b o t s ;7. Arrival at a surface; 8. Thermal control oflanders and entry probes; 9. Power systems;10. Communication and tracking of entryp robes; 11. Radiation environment; 12.Su rface activities: arms, drills, moles andmobility; 13. St ru c t u res; 14. Contaminationof spacecraft and planets; Pa rt II. Pre v i o u sAt m o s p h e re / Su rface Vehicles and T h e i rPayloads: 15. De s t ru c t i ve impact probes; 16.Atmospheric entry probes; 17. Pod landers;18. Legged landers; 19. Payload delive rypenetrators; 20. Small body surface missions;Pa rt III. ‘Case St u d i e s’: 21. Su rve yor landers;22. Galileo probe; 23. Huygens; 24. Ma r sPathfinder and Sojourner; 25. Deep Space 2Mars micro p robes; 26. Rosetta lander Ph i l a e ;27. Mars exploration rovers: Spirit andOp p o rtunity; Appendix: Some key parame-ters for bodies in the Solar System; List ofa c ronyms; Bibliography; Re f e rences; In d e x .

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The Geology of MarsEvidence from Earth-Based AnalogsEditorMary ChapmanResearch into the geological processes oper-ating on Mars relies on interpretation ofimages and other data returned byunmanned orbiters, probes and landers.Such interpretations are based on ourknowledge of processes occurring on EarthTerrestrial analog studies therefore play animportant role in understanding the geo-logical features observed on Mars. This isthe first book to present direct comparisonsbetween locales on Earth and Mars, andcontains contributions from leading plane-tary geologists to demonstrate the parallelsand differences between these two neigh-boring planets. Mars is characterized by awide range of geological phenomena thatalso occur on Earth, including tectonic,volcanic, impact cratering, eolian, fluvial,glacial and possibly lacustrine and marineprocesses. The book provides terrestrialanalogs for newly acquired data sets fromMars Global Surveyor, Mars Odyssey, MarsExploration Rovers and Mars Express, andwill therefore be a key reference for stu-dents and researchers of planetary science.

Contents and Contributors:In t roduction M. G. Chapman; 1. The geol-ogy of Mars: New insights and outstandingquestions J. W. Head; 2. Impact stru c t u re son Earth and Mars N. G. Ba r l ow, V.Sharpton and R. O. Kusmin; 3. Te r re s t r i a lanalogs to the calderas of the Tharsis vo l c a-noes on Mars P. J. Mo u g i n i s - Ma rk, A. J. L.Harris and S. K. Rowland; 4. Volcanic fea-t u res of New Mexico analogous to vo l c a n i cf e a t u res on Mars L.S. Cru m p l e r, J.C. Au b e l eand J.R. Zimbelman; 5. Comparison offlood lavas on Earth and Mars L. Ke s z t h e l y iand A. Mc Ewen; 6. Rootless volcanic coneson Iceland and on Mars S. A. Fagents and T.T h o rdarson; 7.Mars interior laye red depositsand terrestrial sub-ice volcanoes compare d :Ob s e rvations and interpretations of similargeomorphic characteristics M. G. Chapmanand J. L. Smellie; 8. Unique lava flow mor-phologies in Amazonis Pl a n i t i a, Ma r s :Interactions of ice, dust and lava? T. Gre g g ;9. Aeolian features in the western Un i t e dStates as analogs to wind-related features onMars J. R. Zimbelman and S. H. Wi l l i a m s ;10. Debris flows in Greenland and on Ma r sF. Costard, F. Forget, V. Jomelli, N. Ma n g o l dand J. Pe u l vast; 11. Siberian rivers andMa rtian outflow channels: An analogy F.C o s t a rd and E. Gautier; 12. Formation ofvalleys and cataclysimic flooding on Eart hand Mars G. Komatsu and V. R. Baker; 13.Playa environments on Earth: Possible ana-logues for Mars G. Komatsu, G. G. Ori, L.Maninangeli and J. E. Moersch; 14.Si g n a t u res of habitats and life in Eart h’shigh-altitude lakes: Clues to Noachian aque-ous environments on Mars N. A. Cabrol, E.A. Grin, K. T. Kiss, E. Ács, I. Gr i g o r s z k y, K.Szabó, B. Tóth, D. A. Fike, A. N. Hock, C.Demergasso, L. Escudero, G. Chong, P.Galleguillos, B.H Gr i g s by, J. Za m b r a n aRomán, C. P. McKay and C. Tambley; 15.The canyonlands model for “s i m p l e” plane-t a ry grabens: Revised physical basis andimplications R. A. Schultz, J. M. Mo o re, E.B. Grosfils, K.L. Tanaka and D. Mège; 16.Geochemical analogues and Ma rtian mete-orites H. E. Newsom; 17. Integrated missionsimulation design using analogues for sci-e n c e - d r i ven geological and biological plane-t a ry exploration with humans and robots K.Snook, B. Glass, G. Briggs and J. Ja s p e r ;In d e x .

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Looking for Life, Searc h i n gthe Solar SystemPaul ClancyEuropean Space AgencyAndré BrackCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique(CNRS), ParisGerda HorneckGerman Aerospace Center“The authors of Looking for Life, Searching theSolar System have pooled their expertise to pro-duce an accurate, up-to-date and highly readablesurvey of the field.”

New Scientist

How did life begin on Earth? Is it confinedto our planet? Will humans one day be ableto travel long distances in space in search ofother life forms? Written by three experts inthe space arena, Looking for Life, Se a rc h i n gthe Solar Sy s t e m a n s wers these and otherintriguing questions. Beginning with whatwe understand of life on Earth, it describesthe latest ideas about the chemical basis oflife as we know it, and how they are influ-encing strategies to search for life elsew h e re .It considers the ability of life, fro mm i c robes to humans, to surv i ve in space, onthe surface of other planets, and be trans-p o rted from one planet to another. It looksat the latest plans for missions to search forlife in the Solar System, and how these arebeing influenced by new technologies, andc u r rent thinking about life on Eart h .

Contents:Preface; Pa rt I. The Im p e r a t i ve ofExploration: 1. Exploration as a metaphor;Pa rt II. How Can We Know Life?: 2. T h emolecular basis of life on Earth; 3. The lim-its to life; 4. The transfer of life betwe e nplanets; 5. What are the signatures of life?; 6.After the discove ry/life as a cosmic phenom-enon; Pa rt III. The Se a rch for Life Be yo n dE a rth: 7. The prospects for long-durationhuman spaceflight; 8. Human explorationand the search for life; 9. In t e r p l a n e t a ryethics; Pa rt IV. The Cosmic Bi o l o g i c a lIm p e r a t i ve: 10. The key technologies forhuman planetary exploration; 11. Ex p l o r-ation in space; 12. Exploration in time; 13.Prediction, imagination and the role of tech-nology; Pa rt IV. Our Cosmic Destiny: 14.Our cosmic destiny; Appendices; In d e x .


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P l a n e t a ry RingsLarry EspositoIncluding results from the Cassini spacemission to Saturn, this summary of currentknowledge of planetary rings covers allaspects of the subject with particularemphasis on ring history and evolution.Basic physical processes and simple mathe-matical approaches are supported by manyimages and diagrams that display the spec-tacular phenomena seen in these fascinat-ing structures. Highlighted topics includeSaturn’s F ring, Neptune’s rings, Jupiter’srings, stochastic models, ring age and evo-lution, and Cassini results. The text is sup-ported by a glossary of terms and anextensive bibliography directs the reader tooriginal references and resources.

Contents:Preface; 1. In t roduction: the allure of ringedplanets; 2. Studies of planetary rings 1610–2004; 3. Di versity of planetary rings; 4.Individual ring particles and their collisions;5. Large-scale ring evolution; 6. Moons con-fine and sculpt rings; 7. Explaining ring phe-nomena; 8. N-Body simulations; 9. St o c h a s t i cmodels; 10. Age and evolution of rings; 11.Sa t u r n’s mysterious F ring; 12. Ne p t u n e’s par-tial rings; 13. Ju p i t e r’s ring-moon system afterGalileo; 14. Ring photometry; 15. Du s t yrings; 16. Cassini observations; 17. Su m m a ry :the big questions; Gl o s s a ry; Re f e rences; In d e x .

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Meteor Showers and theirP a rent CometsPeter JenniskensMeteor Showers and their Parent Comets is aunique handbook for astronomers interest-ed in observing meteor storms and out-bursts. Spectacular displays of ‘shootingstars’ are created when the Earth’s orbitcrosses a meteoroid stream, as each mete-oroid causes a bright light when it entersour atmosphere at high speed. Jenniskens,an active meteor storm chaser, explainshow meteoroid streams originate from thedecay of meteoroids, comets and asteroids,and how they cause meteor showers onEarth. He includes the findings of recentspace missions to comets and asteroids, therisk of meteor impacts on Earth, and howmeteor showers may have seeded the Earthwith ingredients that made life possible. Allknown meteor showers are identified,accompanied by fascinating details on themost important showers and their parentcomets. The book predicts when exc e p t i o n a l



meteor showers will occur over the next 50years, making it a valuable re s o u rce for bothamateur and professional astro n o m e r s .

Contents:Pa rt I. In t roduction: 1. How meteor showe r swe re linked to comets; 2. What is at the coreof comets?; 3. The formation of meteoro i ds t reams; 4. Meteors from meteoroid impactsin Earth; 5. Comet and meteoroid orbits inspace and time; Pa rt II. Pa rent Bodies: 6.Long period comets; 7. Halley-type comets;8. Jupiter-family comets; 9. Fading comets ofthe inner solar system; 10. Asteroids; Pa rt III.Young St reams from Whipple-type Ej e c t i o n :11. What planets do to dust trails; 12.Meteor storm chasing; 13. Meteor outburstsf rom long-period comets; 14. Trapped: theLeonid Filament; 15. The Leonid storms;16. The Ursids; 17. The Perseids; 18. Ot h e rHalley-type comets; 19. Dust trails ofJupiter-family comets; Pa rt IV. Yo u n gSt reams from Comet Fragmentation: 20.Broken comets; 21. Quadrantids; 22.Geminids; 23. The sunskirting stre a m s :Arietids and delta-Aquariids; 24. Alpha-Capricornids and kappa-Cygnids; 25. T h eTaurid complex; Pa rt V. Old St reams andSporadic Me t e o roids: 26. Annual showe r s ;27. Dispersion from gradually evolving par-ent body orbits; 28. The ecliptic streams; 29.To roidal streams; 30. Meteor showers fro ma s t e roids; 31. Sporadic meteors and the zo d i-acal cloud; Pa rt VI. Impact and Re l e vance ofMeteor Sh owers: 32. Impact!; 33. Me t e o rs h owers on other planets; 34. Meteors andthe origin of life; Ap p e n d i c e s .


Planet Form a t i o nTheory, Observations, and ExperimentsEditorsHubert KlahrMax-Planck-Institut für Astronomie, GermanyWolfgang BrandnerMax-Planck-Institut für Astronomie, Germany

It is just over ten years since the first planetoutside our solar system was detected.Since then, much work has focussed onunderstanding how extrasolar planets mayform, and discovering the frequency ofpotentially habitable Earth-like planets.This volume addresses fundamental ques-tions concerning the formation of plane-tary systems in general, and of our solarsystem in particular. Drawing from recentadvances in observational, experimental,and theoretical research, it summarizes ourcurrent understanding of the planet forma-tion processes, and addresses major openquestions and research issues. Chapters arewritten by leading experts in the field ofplanet formation and extrasolar planetstudies. The book is based on a meeting

held at Ringberg Castle in Bavaria, whereexperts gathered together to present andexchange their ideas and findings. It is acomprehensive resource for graduate stu-dents and researchers, and is written to beaccessible to newcomers to the field.

Contents:1. Historical notes on planet formationBodenheimer; 2. The formation and evo l u-tion of planetary systems Bouwman et al; 3.De s t ruction of pro t o p l a n e t a ry disks by pho-t o e vaporation Richling, Hollenbach, Yo rk e ;4. Turbulence in pro t o p l a n e t a ry accre t i o ndisks Klahr, Ro z yczka, Dziourk e v i t c h ,Wunsch, Johansen; 5. The origin of solids inthe early solar system Trieloff & Palme; 6.Experiments on planetesimal formationWurm & Blum; 7. Dust coagulation in pro-t o p l a n e t a ry disks Henning, Du l l e m o n d ,Wo l f, Dominik; 8. The accretion of giantplanet cores Thommes & Duncan; 9.Pl a n e t a ry transits: direct vision of extrasolarplanets Lecavelier des Etangs & Vi d a l -Madjar; 10. The core accretion - gas capturemodel Hubickyj; 11. Pro p e rties of exo p l a n e t sMa rc y, Fi s c h e r, Bu t l e r, Vogt; 12. Giant planetformation: theories meet observations Boss;13. From hot Jupiters to hot Ne p t u n e s … a n db e l ow Lovis, Ma yo r, Ud ry; 14. Di s k - p l a n e tinteraction and migration Masset & Kley; 15.The Brown Dwarf - planet relation Bate; 16.From astronomy to astrobiology Br a n d n e r ;17. Ove rv i ew and pro s p e c t i ve Lin.

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A s t e roids, Comets, andMeteors (IAU S229)EditorsDaniela LazzaroObservatario Nacional - COAASylvio Ferraz-MelloUniversidade de Sao PauloJulio Angel FernándezUniversidad de la Republica, Uruguay

This is an up-to-date view of the solar sys-tem’s minor bodies (comets, asteroids,meteors, trans-Neptunian objects and smallsatellites), stressing their interrelations, andrelevance to accretion processes in the earlysolar system. The topics cover physicalaspects, as well as dynamics, and observingprograms related to these bodies. The vol-ume also contains material related to cur-rent and planned space missions to minorbodies, in particular the successful DeepImpact mission to the comet Tempel 1.The book comprises 28 articles written byspecialists in the field, who gave invitedtalks at the IAU S229 ACM meeting heldin Búzios, Brazil, in August 2005. It will be


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of interest to researchers and graduate stu-dents working in planetary sciences andrelated fields.

Contents:Preface; Organizing committee; Confere n c ephotograph; Conference part i c i p a n t s ;Physical pro p e rties of small bodies from At e n sto T N Os; Orbital migration in pro t o p l a n e-t a ry disks; Deep Impact: exc a vating comet9 P / Tempel 1; Physical pro p e rties of dust inthe Solar System and its interrelation withsmall bodies; Connections between astero i dand cometary nuclei; Dawn and missionoperations; Re v i ew of Sp i t zer Sp a c eTelescope observations of small bodies of theSolar System; What makes comets active ? ;Tr a n s - Neptunian objects’ surface pro p e rt i e s ;Dynamical stru c t u re and origin of the Tr a n s -Neptunian population; Pro p e rties of theNe a r - E a rth population: the ACM2005 view ;Potential impact detection for Ne a r - E a rt ha s t e roids: the case of 99942 Apophis (2004MN4); Me t e o roid streams: mathematicalmodeling and observations; Physical andchemical pro p e rties of meteoroids; Astero i d -meteorite links: the Vesta conundru m ( s ) ;A s t e roid families; Solar System binaries;Outer irregular satellites of the planets andtheir relationship with asteroids, comets andKuiper Belt objects; Collisional evolution ofa s t e roids, Trojans and T N Os; No n - g r a v i t a-tional forces acting on small bodies;Unbiased orbit determination for the nextgeneration of asteroid/comet surveys; Or i g i nof water on terrestrial planets; The interior ofouter Solar System bodies; Compositionalcoma investigations: dust and gas pro d u c t i o nrates in comets; Ac t i ve asteroids: a mystery inthe main belt; Rotational pro p e rties of aster-oids, comets and T N Os; The surface pro p e r-ties of small asteroids from thermal-infrare do b s e rvations; Author index.



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Atlas of MeteoritesGiovanni PratesiVanni Moggi CecchiMonica GradyThe Atlas of Meteorites is a complete visualreference for meteorite classification.Following an introductory chapter, thebook contains one chapter on each mainclass of meteorite. The main characteristicsof each class are described, including min-eralogical, chemical and isotopic data. Fullylabelled, color optical micrograph images ofthin and thick sections of meteorites showthe mineralogical and textural characteris-tics of each class. This is an invaluable ref-

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The Origin of Chondrules andC h o n d r i t e sDerek W. G. SearsUniversity of Arkansas

Drawing on research from the various sci-entific disciplines involved, this text sum-marizes the origin and history ofchondrules and chondrites. Including cita-tions to every published paper on the topic,it forms a comprehensive bibliography ofthe latest research. In addition, extensiveillustrations provide a clear visual represen-tation of the scientific theories. The textwill be a valuable reference for graduatestudents and researchers in planetary sci-ence, geology and astronomy.

Contents:1. Historical introduction; 2. Potential mete-orite parent bodies; 3. Chondrites and theirmain pro p e rties; 4. Chondrules and theirmain pro p e rties; 5. Theories for the origin ofc h o n d rules; 6. Discussion of theories for theorigin of chondrules; 7. Making the chon-drites: chondrule sorting and metal-silicatefractionation; 8. So how far have we comeand where do we go next?

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Planets and LifeThe Emerging Science of AstrobiologyEditorsWoodruff T. Sullivan, IIIJohn BarossUniversity of Washington

Astrobiology combines the sciences of biol-ogy, chemistry, palaeontology, geology,planetary physics and astronomy, in thestudy of the origin, evolution and distribu-tion of life in the universe. This textbookbrings together world experts in each ofthese disciplines to provide the most com-prehensive and up-to-date coverage of thefield currently available. Topics cover theorigin and evolution of life on Earth, thegeological, physical and chemical condi-tions in which life might arise and thedetection of extraterrestrial life on otherplanets and moons. Written to be accessibleto students from diverse backgrounds, this



text will be welcomed by advanced under-graduates and graduates who are takingastrobiology courses.

Contents and Contributors:Fo rew o rd; Preface; Contributors; Pro l o g u e ;Pa rt I. Hi s t o ry: 1. Hi s t o ry of astro b i o l o g i c a lideas W. T. Su l l i van & D. Carney; 2. Fro me xobiology to astrobiology S.J. Dick; Pa rt II.The Physical Stage: 3. Formation of Eart h - l i k ehabitable planets D.E. Brownlee & M. Kre s s ;4. Pl a n e t a ry atmospheres and life D. Catling& J.F. Kasting; Pa rt III. The Origin of Life onE a rth: 5. Does “life” have a definition? C.E.Cleland & C.F. Chyba; 6. Origin of life: cru-cial issues R. Sh a p i ro; 7. Origin of proteins andnucleic acids A. Ricardo & S.A. Benner; 8.The roots of metabolism G.D. Cody & J.H.Scott; 9. Origin of cellular life D.W. De a m e r ;Pa rt IV. Life on Earth: 10. Evolution: A defin-ing feature of life J.A. Ba ross; 11. Evolution ofmetabolism and early microbial communitiesJ.A. Leigh, D.A. Stahl & J.T. Staley; 12. T h eearliest re c o rds of life on Earth R. Buick; 13.The origin and diversification of eukaryo t e sM.L. Sogin, D.J. Patterson & A. Mc A rt h u r ;14. Limits of carbon life on Earth and else-w h e re J.A. Ba ross, J. Huber & M. Schre n k ;15. Life in ice J.W. Deming & H. Eicken; 16.The evolution and diversification of life S.Awramik & K.J. Mc Namara; 17. Mass extinc-tions P.D. Wa rd; Pa rt V. Potentially Ha b i t a b l eWorlds: 18. Mars B.M. Ja k o s k y, F. Westall &A. Brack; 19. Eu ropa C.F. Chyba & C.B.Phillips; 20. Titan J.I. Lunine & B. Rizk; 21.Extrasolar planets P. Butler; Pa rt VI. Se a rc h i n gfor Ex t r a t e r restrial Life: 22. How to search forlife on other worlds C.P. McKay; 23.In s t ruments and strategies for detecting extra-t e r restrial life P.G. Conrad; 24. Societial andethical concerns M.S. Race; 25. Pl a n e t a ry pro-tection J.D.Rummel; 26. Se a rching for extra-t e r restrial intelligence J.C. Ta rter; 27. Alienbiochemistries P.D. Wa rd & S.A. Benner; Pa rtVII. Fu t u re of the Field: 28. Di s c i p l i n a ry andeducational opportunities L. Wells, J.A r m s t rong & J. Huber; Epilogue C.F. Chyba;Ap p e n d i xes: A. Units and usages; B. Pl a n e t a ryp ro p e rties; C. The geological time scale; D.A s t robiological destinations on planet Eart h ;E. Mi c ro*scope web tool; Index.

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ObservationalAstronomy

D i rect Imaging of Exoplanets(IAU C200)Science and TechniquesEditorsClaude AimeFarrokh VakiliUniversité de Nice, Sophia Antipolis

The direct detection and analysis of exo p l a n-ets, planets orbiting distant stars, is consid-e red to be the next great frontier ina s t rophysics. This volume re p o rts the com-munications of the first IAU confere n c ed e voted to the direct imaging of exo p l a n e t s .It focuses both on the presentation of sciencegoals for the direct detection of terre s t r i a land giant exoplanets, and on the analysis ofi n s t rumentation and important techniquesto achieve that goal. IAU C200 describes thelatest theoretical developments in under-standing the formation and evolution ofp l a n e t a ry systems and presents state of thea rt instrumental concepts and data analysismethods. It also discusses trends in futureg round-based and space instru m e n t a t i o n ,including the current major internationalp rojects. This volume provides re s e a rc h e r sand graduate students with a wealth of infor-mation on the current state of exo p l a n e t a rya s t rophysics and its future pro s p e c t s .

Contents and Contributors:Preface; 1. Science: theoretical observa t i o n a laspects of exo p l a n e t a ry systems; 2. In s t ru-mentation and techniques: A. Classical andnulling interf e ro m e t ry of exoplanets; B.C o ro n o g r a p h y, adaptive optics and re l a t e di n s t rumentations; C. Data processing forhigh dynamic imagery; In d e x .


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O b s e rvational Astro n o m y2nd EditionD. Scott BirneyWellesley College, MassachusettsGuillermo GonzalezDavid OesperIowa State University

The long-awaited second edition of thiswell-received textbook gives a thoroughintroduction to observational astronomy.Starting with the basics of positionalastronomy and systems of time, it contin-ues with charts and catalogs covering bothhistorically important publications andmodern electronic databases. The bookbuilds on a fundamental discussion of thebasics of light and the effects of the atmos-phere on astronomical observations.Chapters include discussions of optical tele-scopes, detectors, photometry, variablestars, astrometry, spectroscopy, and solarobservations. This edition contains newdiscussions of measurements with CCDsand appendices give basic statistical meth-ods, useful astronomical software and web-sites, and sources of accurate time-calibration signals. Observational Astronomyis the perfect textbook for upper levelundergraduate or beginning graduatecourses on astronomy. Examples based onreal astronomical data are placed through-out the text. Each of the well-illustratedchapters is supported by a set of graduatedproblems and suggestions for further read-ing.

Contents:1. The celestial sphere and coordinate sys-tems; 2. Time; 3. Charts and catalogs; 4.Applications of the spherical triangle; 5.Quantifying light; 6. Optical telescopes; 7.Effects of the atmosphere; 8. Light detectors;9. CCD calibrations; 10. Astronomical pho-t o m e t ry; 11. Astro m e t ry; 12. Sp e c t ro g r a p h s ;13. Sp e c t roscopy; 14. Variable stars; 15.Ob s e rving the sun; Appendices; In d e x .

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The de Vaucouleurs Atlas ofG a l a x i e sRonald J. ButaUniversity of AlabamaHarold G. CorwinCalifornia Institute of TechnologyStephen C. OdewahnUniversity of Texas, Austin

This atlas is a comprehensive illustration ofthe morphology of normal, nearby galaxiesand how they are classified in the revisedHubble system developed in the 1950s byGérard de Vaucouleurs, one of the twenti-eth century’s leading astronomers. Using animage database of over 500 galaxies, the deVaucouleurs classification is made moreaccessible and understandable so thatastronomy researchers, students, and ama-teurs can apply the system with ease.Because much has been learned about thephysical basis of galaxy morphology sincede Vaucouleurs published his revision, theatlas contains a comprehensive review ofthe recent literature, outlining how differ-ent morphological features are interpreted.The de Vaucouleurs Atlas of Galaxies is notonly a pictorial atlas, but it is an up-to-datereference on our understanding of thephysical processes that underlie galaxy mor-phology. Additional materials will be avail-able at:

www.cambridge.org/9780521820486.

Contents:1. Galaxy classification; 2. Recent classifica-tion developments; 3. Production of theatlas; 4. The Atlas; 5. Physical galaxy mor-phology; 6. Epilogue; 7. Gérard deVaucouleurs: a brief biography; 8. Ap p e n d i x :basic data for atlas galaxies; 9. Re f e re n c e s ;In d e x .2006/c. 360 pp./34 line diagrams/720 half-tones/

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The Observation and Analysisof Stellar Photosphere s3rd EditionDavid F. GrayUniversity of Western Ontario

Revising topics and results to include thelatest research, this updated third editiondescribes the equipment, observationaltechniques, and analysis used to investigatestellar photospheres. Topics covered includeradiation transfer, models of stellar photo-spheres, spectroscopic equipment, observ-ing stellar spectra, and techniques formeasuring stellar characteristics. The com-prehensive textbook is ideal for advancedstudents of stellar physics. Exercises, realstar data, and primary references can be

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Contents:1. Ba c k g round; 2. Fourier transforms; 3.Sp e c t roscopic tools; 4. Light detectors; 5.Radiation terms and definitions; 6. The blackbody and its radiation; 7. Radiative and con-ve c t i ve energy transport; 8. The continuousabsorption coefficient; 9. The model photo-s p h e re; 10. The measurement of stellar con-tinua; 11. The line absorption coefficient; 12.The measurement of spectral lines; 13. T h ebehavior of spectral lines; 14. The measure-ment of stellar radii and temperatures; 15.The measurement of photospheric pre s s u re ;16. Chemical analysis; 17. Velocity fields instellar photospheres; 18. Stellar ro t a t i o n .


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Handbook of CCD Astro n o m y2nd EditionSteve B. HowellUniversity of Arizona

Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs) are thes t a t e - o f - t h e - a rt detector in many fields ofo b s e rvational science. Updated to include allof the latest developments in CCDs, this sec-ond edition of the Handbook of CC DAs t ro n o m y is a concise and accessible re f e re n c eon all practical aspects of using CCDs.St a rting with their electronic workings, it dis-cusses their basic characteristics and theng i ves methods and examples of how to deter-mine these values. While the book focuses onthe use of CCDs in professional observa t i o n a la s t ro n o m y, advanced amateur astro n o m e r s ,and re s e a rchers in physics, chemistry, medicalimaging, and remote sensing will also find itve ry valuable. Tables of useful and hard - t o -find data, key practical equations, and newe xe rcises round off the book and ensure thatit provides an ideal introduction to the practi-cal use of CCDs for graduate students, and ahandy re f e rence for more experienced users.

Contents:Prefaces; 1. In t roduction; 2. CCD manufac-turing and operation; 3. Characterization ofCCDs; 4. CCD imaging; 5. Ph o t o m e t ry anda s t ronomy; 6. Sp e c t roscopy with CCDs; 7.CCDs used in space and at short wave-lengths; Appendices; Re f e rences; In d e x .

Cambridge Observing Handbooks forResearch Astronomers

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An Introduction to OpticalStellar Interf e ro m e t ryAntoine LabeyrieObservatoire de la Cote d’AzurStephen G. LipsonTechnion - Israel Institute of Technology, HaifaPeter NisensonSmithsonian Astrophysical Observatory,Cambridge, Massachusetts

During the last two decades, optical stellari n t e rf e ro m e t ry has become an important toolin astronomical investigations requiring spa-tial resolution well beyond that of traditionaltelescopes. This is the first book to be writtenon the subject. The authors provide anextended introduction discussing basic physi-cal and atmospheric optics, which establishesthe framew o rk necessary to present the ideasand practice of interf e ro m e t ry as applied tothe astronomical scene. They follow with anove rv i ew of historical, operational andplanned interf e rometric observatories, and aselection of important astrophysical discove r-ies made with them. Fi n a l l y, they pre s e n tsome as-yet untested ideas for instru m e n t sboth on the ground and in space which maya l l ow us to image details of planetary systemsb e yond our ow n .

Contents:1. In t roduction; 2 Basic concepts: a qualita-t i ve introduction; 3. In t e rf e rence, diffractionand coherence; 4. Ap e rt u re synthesis; 5.Optical effects of the atmosphere; 6. Si n g l e -a p e rt u re techniques; 7. Intensity interf e ro m e-t ry; 8. Amplitude interf e ro m e t ry: techniquesand instruments; 9. The hypertelescope; 10.Nulling and coronagraphy; 11. A sampling ofi n t e rf e rometric science; 12. Fu t u re gro u n dand space projects; Ap p e n d i c e s .


Multiple Scattering of Lightby Part i c l e sRadiative Transfer and CoherentBackscatteringMichael MishchenkoLarry TravisAndrew LacisThis volume provides a thorough and up-to-date treatment of multiple scattering of lightand other electromagnetic radiation inmedia composed of randomly and sparselypositioned particles. It systematically andconsistently presents radiative transfer theoryas a branch of classical macroscopic electro-magnetics. After tracing the fundamentallink between radiative transfer theory andthe effect of coherent backscattering, theauthors explain them in the context of ac o m p re h e n s i ve hierarchy of electro m a g n e t i c


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scattering problems. Dedicated sectionsp resent a thorough discussion of the physicalmeaning and range of applicability of ther a d i a t i ve transfer equation and compare theself-consistent microphysical and the tradi-tional phenomenological approaches tor a d i a t i ve transfer. This self-contained bookwill be valuable for science pro f e s s i o n a l s ,engineers, and graduate students work i n ga c ross a wide range of disciplines includingoptics, electromagnetics, remote sensing,atmospheric radiation, astrophysics, and bio-m e d i c i n e .

Contents:1. In t roduction; 2. Ma x we l l’s equations,e l e c t romagnetic waves, and Stokes parame-ters; 3. Basic theory of electromagnetic scat-tering; 4. Scattering by a fixed multi-part i c l eg roup; 5. Statistical averaging; 6. Scatteringby a single random particle; 7. Single scatter-ing by a small random particle group; 8.R a d i a t i ve transfer equation; 9. Calculationsand measurements of single-particle charac-teristics; 10. Radiative transfer in plane-par-allel scattering media; 11. Ma c ro s c o p i c a l l yi s o t ropic and mirror-symmetric scatteringmedia; 12. Radiative transfer in plane-paral-lel, microscopically isotropic and mirro r -symmetric scattering media; 13. Il l u s t r a t i veapplications of radiative transfer theory; 14.C o h e rent backscattering.

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I n t roduction to Astro n o m i c a lP h o t o m e t ry2nd EditionEdwin BuddingOsman DemircanCompletely updated, this second editiongives a broad review of astronomical pho-tometry to provide an understanding ofastrophysics from a data-based perspective.It explains the underlying principles of theinstruments used, and the applications andinferences derived from measurements.Each chapter has been fully revised toaccount for the latest developments,including the use of CCDs. Highly illus-trated, this book provides an overview andhistorical background of the subject beforereviewing the main themes within astro-nomical photometry. The central chaptersfocus on the practical design of the instru-ments and methodology used. The bookconcludes by discussing specialised topicsin stellar astronomy, concentrating on theinformation derived from the analysis ofthe light curves of variable stars and closebinary systems. It includes numerous bibli-ographic notes and a glossary of terms. It isideal for graduate students, academic

researchers and advanced amateurs interest-ed in practical and observational astrono-my.

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Cambridge Observing Handbooks forResearch Astronomers

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O b s e rving the UniverseA Guide to Observational Astronomyand Planetary ScienceEditorsAndrew J. NortonThe Open University, Milton Keynes

In t roducing a range of useful techniquesand skills for those wishing to undert a k eo b s e rvational work in astronomy and plane-t a ry science, this book covers the principlesof telescopes and detectors, photometry ands p e c t roscopy and microscopy techniques foranalyzing samples. Fully self-contained, itwill be a valuable guide for undergraduatestudents of astronomy and planetary sci-ence, as well as amateur astro n o m e r s .

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Scientific Requirements forE x t remely Large Te l e s c o p e s(IAU S232)EditorsPatricia Ann WhitelockSouth African Astronomical Observatory,SutherlandMichel DennefeldInstitut d’Astrophysique de ParisBruno LeibundgutEuropean Southern Observatory, Garching

Following the inauguration of the SouthernAfrican Large Telescope (SALT), the inter-national ELT community met in CapeTown to discuss the next generation of tele-scopes - those with apertures in excess of20m. This volume presents the results oftheir deliberations, starting with reviews ofthe scientific needs emerging from theexploitation of the present generation oflarge telescopes and an examination of thetechnical lessons that might be transferredto larger telescopes. Scientific discussionscover four broad themes: galaxy formation,galaxy evolution and cosmology; stellarpopulations; the intergalactic medium; andexoplanets and star formation. The statusof the various projects is discussed withdetails of site testing, detector developmentand an emphasis on adaptive optics whichwill be critical for these extremely large tel-escopes. Much of the discussion of IAUS232 is reproduced in detail, providing areal flavour of the controversial issues.

Contents and Contributors:Preface, Pa rt I. Pl e n a ry Session: 1. Se t t i n gthe scene D. A. H. Bu c k l e y, P. A. Charles, K.H. No rdsieck, D. O’Donoghue, M. S.L o n g a i r, M. Dennefeld, R. G. Carlberg, M.Sarazin, K. W. Ho d a p p, D. N. B. Hall, G.Monnet, S. D’Odorico, N. Hubin, B.L.El l e r b roek, M. Le Louarn, J.P. Veran, E.Ma rchetti, G. Herriot, C. Verinaud, R M.M. Clare, M. Kasper, J. Stoesz, S. Ob e rti, L..Gilles and R. Arsenault; 2. Synergies withother pro j e c t s J. P. Ga rd n e r, T. Wiklind, A.Qu i r renbach; 3. Scientific ove rv i e w P. J .Mc C a rt h y, R. Srianand, R. F. G. Wyse, G.Gi l m o re, K. Stapelfeldt; Pa rt II. Pa r a l l e lSessions: A. Galaxy formation, evo l u t i o nand cosmology J. Be r g e ron, K. Se k i g u c h i ,M. Akiyama, H. Fu rusawa, J. Fu rusawa, T.Kodama, M. Ouchi, T. Yamada and SXDSTeam, J.-G. Cu by, J.-P. Kneib, F. Ha m m e r,E. Prieto, M. Ma rteaud, P. Vola, P. Ja g o u re l ,P.-E. Blanc, T. Fusco, B. Neichel, T. Fu s c o ,M. Puech, J-M. Conan, M. Le Louarn, E.Ge n d ron, F. Ha m m e r, G. Rousset, P.Ja g o u rel, P. Bouchet, P. Cote, E. W. Peng, J.Brinchmann, L. Fe r r a rese, L. Pasquini, P.Mo l a ro, M.T. Mu r p h y, S.A. Levshakov andthe CODEX team, M. Colless, R.E.Griffiths, E. Steinbring, M. Lye, S.A.L e v s h a k ov, M. Centurion, P. Mo l a ro, S.

D ’ Odorico, D. Reimers, R. Quast, M.Pollmann, U. Fr i t ze - v. Alvensleben, P.Woudt, A. To r re s - Ro d r i g u ez, C. Cress, B.De Sw a rdt, R.C. Kraan-Ko rt eweg, H. Je r j e n ,P. Pa p a d e ros, Y.I. Izo t ov, N. G. Gu s e va, K.G. Noeske, T. X. Thuan, K.J. Fricke, D.F. deMello, J.O. Urama, A. M. Mickaelian; B .Stellar populations J. Tru m p e r, U. Fr i t ze - v.A l vensleben, P. Pa p a d e ros, P. Anders, M.T.L i l l y, B. Cu n ow, J. Ga l l a g h e r, D. Baade, L.Wang, S. Hubrig, F. Patat, P. Linde, A.A rdeberg, D. Gouliermis, A. Be rton, W.Br a n d n e r, T. Henning, M. Feldt, A.A rdeberg, P. Linde, K.A.G. Olsen, B.El l e r b roek, S. St rom, A. Kucinskas, P. H .Hauschildt, H.-G. Ludwig, I. Brott, V.Vansevicius, L. Lindegren, T. Tanabe, F.A l l a rd, J. Miko lajewska, M. Gromadzki, K.H. Hinkle, A. Sh e a re r, P. O’Connor, S.O.Tuairisg, J. S. Ga l l a g h e r, L. J. Smith, E.To l s t oy, M. Sa c h k ov, T. Ry a b c h i k ova, C. J.Evans, F. Bresolin, R.-P. Kudritzki, W.Gi e ren, G. Pi e t rzynski, T. H. Puzia, A. A.K n i a ze v, S.A. Pustilnik; C. In t e r g a l a c t i cm e d i u m T. Theuns, J. Schaye, J. Be r g e ro n ,R. Srianand; D. Exoplanets and star for-m a t i o n H. Zi n n e c k e r, D. Ho m e i e r, H.-G.Ludwig, F. Allard, P. Hauschildt, M. De h n ,R. Lenzen, B. Brandl, W. Br a n d n e r, C.C a va r roc, A. Boccaletti, P. Baudoz, T. Fu s c o ,D. Rouan, A. Be rton, M. Feldt, R .G.Gratton, T. Henning, M. Burleigh, E.Hogan, F. Clarke, J. Hough, P. W. Lucas, J.Ba i l e y, P. D. Sackett, H.U. Kaufl, B.De l a b re, F. Ke r b e r, J.-L. Beuzit, R. Gr a t t o n ,M. Kasper, S. Desidera, F. Ke r b e r, F. Rahoui,D. Mouillet, D. Rouan, M. Turatto, M.Feldt, H.-M. Schmid, D. Stam, F. Selsis, N.Hubin, C. Verinaud, E. Ma rtin, E.Gu e n t h e r, T. Fusco, C. Verinaud, G.Rousset, J.-L. Beuzit, M. Kasper, D.Mouillet, N. Hubin; E. The diversity ofp rojects worldwide M. Lye, X. Cui, Y.Balega, N. A. Walton, A. M. S. Richards, P.Pa d ovani, M. G. Allen, J. O. Urama, P. N.Okeke; Pa rt III. Pl e n a ry Session: 4. T h ed i versity of projects worldwide (contin-u e d ) D. Crampton, B. El l e r b roek, P. J.Mc C a rt h y, G. Monnet, R. Gilmozzi, A.A rdeberg, T. Andersen, M. Owner-Pe t e r s e n ;5. Novel technologies C. Cunningham, D.Crampton, B. El l e r b roeck; 6. Re p o rts fro mthe parallel sessions I. M. Hook, J. Mo u l d ,T. Theuns, R. Srianand, M. J.Mc C a u g h rean; 7. Ending the Sy m p o s i u mJ. Mould, S. St rom, D. Si l va, M. De n n e f e l d ;General posters R. G. M. Rutten, R. M.Myers, T. J. Morris, A. Kucinskas, H.-G.Ludwig, P. H. Hauschildt, D. Dravins, C.Barbieri, R. A. E. Fo s b u ry, G. Naletto, R.Nilsson, T. Occhipinti, F. Tamburini, H.Uthas, L. Zampieri, C. Barbieri, V. DaDeppo, M. D’Onofrio, D. Dravins, S.Fo r n a s i e r, R. A. E. Fo s b u ry, G. Naletto, R.Nilsson, T. Occhipinti, F. Tamburini, H.Uthas, L. Zampieri, U. Fr i t ze - v. Alve n s l e b e n ,J. Bi c k e r, B. Cu n ow, D.A. Erasmus; Au t h o ri n d e x .


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