X-Ray Spectroscopy in Astrophysics

X-Ray Spectroscopy in Astrophysics
Author: Jan van Paradijs
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 570
Release: 1999-02-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9783540655480

This volume contains a comprehensive treatment of X-ray spectroscopy, as applied in astrophysics. It is presented in the form of extensive notes of lectures given by seven distinguished scientists at the Tenth Summer School of the European Astrophysics Doctoral Network. The subjects covered are: basic line and continuum radiation processes in X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy; atomic physics of collision- and radiation-dominated plasmas; X-ray spectroscopic observations with ASCA and BeppoSAX; future X-ray spectroscopy missions; X-ray optics, and X-ray spectroscopy instrumentation. The book, which will appeal to both researchers and graduate students, is timely in view of the scheduled launches of the big X-ray observatories AXAF and XMM in 1999.

The X-ray Background

The X-ray Background
Author: Xavier Barcons
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1992-07-31
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780521416511

A review of the current observational knowledge and understanding of the cosmic X-ray background.

Atomic Astrophysics and Spectroscopy

Atomic Astrophysics and Spectroscopy
Author: Anil K. Pradhan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2011-01-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 113949497X

Spectroscopy enables the precise study of astronomical objects and phenomena. Bridging the gap between physics and astronomy, this is the first integrated graduate-level textbook on atomic astrophysics. It covers the basics of atomic physics and astrophysics, including state-of-the-art research applications, methods and tools. The content is evenly balanced between the physical foundations of spectroscopy and their applications to astronomical objects and cosmology. An undergraduate knowledge of physics is assumed, and relevant basic material is summarized at the beginning of each chapter. The material is completely self-contained and features sufficient background information for self-study. Advanced users will find it handy for spectroscopic studies. A website hosted by the authors contains updates, corrections, exercises and solutions, as well as news items from physics and astronomy related to spectroscopy. A link to this can be found at www.cambridge.org/9780521825368.

High-Resolution X-Ray Spectroscopy

High-Resolution X-Ray Spectroscopy
Author: Jelle Kaastra
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-04-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781441998835

High-resolution X-ray spectroscopy has become a powerful tool for astrophysics since the launch of Chandra and XMM-Newton, ten years ago. The grating spectrometers on both instruments still continue to provide excellent data, while imaging calorimeters are being prepared for future missions like Astro-H and IXO. The synergy with other wavelength bands like the UV has been boosted by the addition of COS to HST. X-ray spectroscopy offers unique diagnostics to study almost any object in the Universe. This book contains review papers on highlights and the state-of-the-art of X-ray spectroscopy for a broad range of objects and on the prospects for future studies.

Introduction to Astronomical Spectroscopy

Introduction to Astronomical Spectroscopy
Author: Immo Appenzeller
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2013
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1107015790

Thoroughly illustrated and clearly written, this handbook offers graduate students and active researchers a practical guide to astronomical spectroscopy.

Exploring the X-ray Universe

Exploring the X-ray Universe
Author: Frederick D. Seward
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2010-08-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139491539

Capturing the excitement and accomplishments of X-ray astronomy, this second edition now includes a broader range of astronomical phenomena and dramatic new results from the most powerful X-ray telescopes. Covering all areas of astronomical research, ranging from the smallest to the largest objects, from neutron stars to clusters of galaxies, this textbook is ideal for undergraduate students. Each chapter starts with the basic aspects of the topic, explores the history of discoveries, and examines in detail modern observations and their significance. This new edition has been updated with results from the most recent space-based instruments, including ROSAT, BeppoSAX, ASCA, Chandra, and XMM. New chapters cover X-ray emission processes, the interstellar medium, the Solar System, and gamma-ray bursts. The text is supported by over 300 figures, with tables listing the properties of the sources, and more specialized technical points separated in boxes.

High-Resolution X-ray Spectroscopy

High-Resolution X-ray Spectroscopy
Author: Cosimo Bambi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2023-09-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9819944090

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA's XMM-Newton Observatory have been the pioneering satellites for studying the Universe with X-rays and the cornerstone of X-ray spectroscopy since their launches more than 20 years ago. The onboard gratings provide us a unique opportunity to distinguish individual spectral lines from different atoms thanks to their high energy resolutions. Enormous discoveries have been achieved by these two missions when observing a variety of X-ray-emitting astronomical objects, such as black holes, supernova remnants, clusters of galaxies, and stars. However, the data are limited to fairly bright X-ray sources. The recent JAXA's mission Hitomi opened a new window of high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy thanks to its onboard X-ray calorimeter. Although this mission was shortly terminated due to a mishap, Hitomi left behind a few sets of observations awaiting more data mining. The first half of this book introduces the history of high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy and different generations of X-ray spectrometers. A tutorial guide on how to reduce, analyze, and understand the astronomical data from Chandra, XMM-Newton, and Hitomi is also included. The second half of the book reviews past results obtained by the high-resolution spectrometers on these missions on multiple topics and discusses possible discoveries by upcoming missions in the next decade.

High-Resolution X-Ray Spectroscopy

High-Resolution X-Ray Spectroscopy
Author: Jelle Kaastra
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781489999375

High-resolution X-ray spectroscopy has become a powerful tool for astrophysics since the launch of Chandra and XMM-Newton, ten years ago. The grating spectrometers on both instruments still continue to provide excellent data, while imaging calorimeters are being prepared for future missions like Astro-H and IXO. The synergy with other wavelength bands like the UV has been boosted by the addition of COS to HST. X-ray spectroscopy offers unique diagnostics to study almost any object in the Universe. This book contains review papers on highlights and the state-of-the-art of X-ray spectroscopy for a broad range of objects and on the prospects for future studies.