Astrophysics of the Diffuse Universe

by Michael A. Dopita and Ralph S. Sutherland

Book Overview

Our purpose in writing this book is to show how physics has been applied to developing our current understanding of the phase structure, physical condi- tions, chemical makeup and, evolution of the (thermal) interstellar medium. We hope it provides an up-to-date overview which postgraduates, advanced undergraduates, and professionals in astrophysics can use as a "reference of first resort" before going on to read the more specialist monographs or...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642077714
• ISBN13: 9783642077715
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 441 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"