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Radiative processes in astrophysics / George B. Rybicki, Alan P. Lightman

Author
Rybicki, George B.
Published
Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, [2004]
Copyright Date
©2004
Physical Description
1 online resource (xv, 382 pages) : illustrations
Additional Creators
Lightman, Alan P., 1948-
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Contents
Fundamentals of Radiative Transfer -- Basic Theory of Radiation Fields -- Radiation from Moving Charges -- Relativistic Covariance and Kinematics -- Bremsstrahlung -- Synchrotron Radiation -- Compton Scattering -- Plasma Effects -- Atomic Structure -- Radiative Transitions -- Molecular Structure -- Solutions.
Summary
Radiative Processes in Astrophysics: This clear, straightforward, and fundamental introduction is designed to present-from a physicist's point of view-radiation processes and their applications to astrophysical phenomena and space science. It covers such topics as radiative transfer theory, relativistic covariance and kinematics, bremsstrahlung radiation, synchrotron radiation, Compton scattering, some plasma effects, and radiative transitions in atoms. Discussion begins with first principles, physically motivating and deriving all results rather than merely presenting finished formulae. Howev.
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9783527618170 (electronic bk.)
3527618171 (electronic bk.)
9783527618187 (electronic bk.)
352761818X (electronic bk.)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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