Astronomical

Astronomical
Author: Tim James
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1643137883

Guiding us through Einstein's theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, and string theory, Astronomical explains the baffling mysteries of the cosmos: from alien life to the zodiac; from white holes to wormholes; from quasars to quark stars—all within a narrative that is as entertaining as it is edifying. Does the Big Bang prove the existence of God? What's the Universe expanding into? Is Earth the only planet which supports life? Space is the biggest, oldest, hottest, coldest, strangest thing a human can study. It's no surprise then, that the weirdest facts in science (not to mention the weirdest scientists themselves) are found in astrophysics and cosmology. If you're looking for instructions on how to set up your grandad's telescope this book probably isn't for you. In Astronomical, Tim James takes us on a tour of the known (and unknown) universe, focusing on the most-mind boggling stuff we've come across, as well as unpacking the latest theories about what's really going on out there. Guiding us through Einstein's relativity, quantum mechanics and string theory, Astronomical delves into the baffling corners of the cosmos and tackles the biggest mysteries we face: from alien life to the zodiac; from white holes to wormholes; from quasars to quark stars. This is the science of space at its absolute strangest.

Quasar Astronomy

Quasar Astronomy
Author: Daniel W. Weedman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 1988-04-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521356749

A current account of quasar astronomy that not only summarizes existing results from various techniques but refers to the potentialities of new instruments. All aspects of quasar spectroscopy are discussed and techniques for analyzing quasar data are summarized.

Cosmological Enigmas

Cosmological Enigmas
Author: Mark Kidger
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2007-11-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780801884603

Author Mark Kidger weaves together history, science, and science fiction to consider questions about the bigness of space and the strange objects that lie trembling at the edge of infinity. Reflecting on how stars shine and what may lie beyond the edge of the universe, Kidger takes readers on the ultimate cosmic journey.Johns Hopkins University Press

Understanding the Universe

Understanding the Universe
Author: Andrew Norton
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2021-05-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000383911

Understanding the Universe: The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks explores how all areas of physics, from the very smallest scales to the very largest, come together to form our current understanding of the Universe. It takes readers on a fascinating journey, from the Big Bang and how the Universe has evolved, to how it appears now, and the possibilities for how it will continue to evolve in the future. It also explores the latest exciting developments in the area and how they impact our understanding of the Universe, such as quantum chromodynamics, black holes, dark energy, and gravitational waves. Equally importantly, it explains how we have come to know all of this about the Universe and details the limitations of our current understanding. This book is accessible to all introductory undergraduate students interested in the physical sciences. It prioritises a non-mathematical approach so it can be understood by all students, with only two algebraic equations in the book and any numerical calculations shown are limited to simple arithmetic. Key Features: Combines current understanding of quantum physics and cosmology, and includes the latest exciting developments from the field. Provides an accessible introduction to the topic, focusing on a non-mathematical presentation. Presents a comprehensive narrative on the subject and a coherent story.

Galaxies and Cosmology

Galaxies and Cosmology
Author: Francoise COMBES
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2004-08-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9783540419273

Unique in its breadth of coverage and level of presentation, this revised textbook provides more on the nature of galaxies, extragalactic objects, the large-scale structure of the Universe, and cosmology than is available in general textbooks on astronomy. It remains, however, accessible to advanced undergraduate students. One or more chapters are devoted to each of the following: the classification and morphology of galaxies; the galactic interstellar medium; galactic kinematics; elliptical, spiral, and barred spiral galaxies; the interactions between galaxies; extragalactic radio sources, quasars and their line spectra, and other active galactic nuclei; the formation of galaxies; the Universe as a whole; and cosmology.

Quasars, Redshifts and Controversies

Quasars, Redshifts and Controversies
Author: Halton C. Arp
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1988-09-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521363143

Contests the 'establishment' view of quasars as the most distant objects in the universe.

Quasars and Black Holes

Quasars and Black Holes
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2013
Genre: Black holes (Astronomy)
ISBN: 9780716695899

"An introduction to quasars and black holes with information about their formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, a glossary, a resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

Understanding the Epoch of Cosmic Reionization

Understanding the Epoch of Cosmic Reionization
Author: Andrei Mesinger
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2015-11-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 331921957X

The dawn of the first stars, galaxies and black holes signaled a fundamental milestone in our Universe’s evolution: the Epoch of Reionization. The light from these galactic ancestors began spreading out, ionizing virtually every atom in existence. Our Universe transitioned from darkness to light, from cold to hot, from simple and boring to the wondrous cosmic zoo we see around us today. Despite its importance, observations of reionization have been few, and their interpretation has been highly controversial. Fortunately, this is rapidly changing. We will soon enter the "Big Data” era of this mysterious epoch, driven by an upcoming wave of observations with state-of-the-art telescopes as well as new sophisticated analysis tools. The aim of this volume is to summarize the current status and future outlook of the reionization field. We bring together leading experts in many sub-disciplines, highlighting the measurements that will illuminate our understanding of reionization and the cosmic dawn: (i) 21cm interferometry; (ii) high-redshift quasar spectra; (iii) high-redshift galaxy surveys; (iv) primary and secondary anisotropies of the Cosmic Microwave Background; (v) high-resolution studies of the metal content of early galaxies. We seek a roadmap to interpreting the wealth of upcoming observations. What is the best use of limited observational resources? How do we develop theoretical tools tailored for each observation? Ultimately, what will we learn about the epoch of reionization and our galactic ancestors?

Galaxies, Quasars, and Cosmology

Galaxies, Quasars, and Cosmology
Author: Lizhi Fang
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1985
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789971978938

This volume comprises lectures delivered at the First Equatorial School of Relativistic Astrophysics. It covers various topics related to observational and theoretical problems of galaxies, quasars and cosmology. The aim is to analyze current problems.

Formation Of The First Black Holes

Formation Of The First Black Holes
Author: Muhammad Latif
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2019-04-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9813227966

The formation of the first supermassive black holes is one of the main open questions in our understanding of high-redshift structure formation. In this book, we aim to provide a summary of state-of-the-art modern research on this topic, exploring the formation of massive black holes from a fluid-dynamical, stellar-dynamical and chemical perspective. The book thus presents a solid theoretical foundation, a comparison with current observations and future observational perspectives with upcoming missions such as the Square Kilometre Array, the European Extremely Large Telescope, the Euclid satellite as well as possible detections via gravitational waves.