High-Resolution X-Ray Spectroscopy: Past, Present and Future

Book Overview

Spectroscopy in Utrecht: a brief history.- X-ray Diffraction Gratings for Astrophysics.- Future X-ray Missions for High Resolution Spectroscopy.- Element abundances in X-ray emitting plasmas in stars.- Charge Transfer Reactions.- X-ray Spectroscopy of Astrophysical Dust: A High Spectral Resolution (Re)View and look to the Future.- He-like ions as practical astrophysical plasma diagnostics: From stellar coronae to active galactic nuclei.- The Challenges of Plasma Modeling: Current Status and Future Plans.- X-ray Spectroscopy of Accreting White Dwarfs.- X-ray Reflection.- Photoionization Modeling.- Resonant Scattering of X-ray Emission Lines in the Hot Intergalactic Medium.- Plasma Motion and Kinematics in Cool and Hot Stars.- Kinematics of Supernova Remnants: Status of X-Ray Observations.- High Velocity Outflows in AGNs Observed with Gratings.- The UV-X-ray connection in AGN outflows.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 148999937X
• ISBN13: 9781489999375
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"