Optics of Cosmic Dust

By Gorden Videen

Book Overview

Optics of Cosmic Dust describes what we currently know about cosmic dust, how we know it, and the research efforts undertaken to provide that knowledge. Areas treated include observational information, dust morphology and chemistry, light-scattering models, characterisation methodologies, and backscatter polarisation and dynamics. Suitable as an introductory text, the book is also a reference guide for the advanced researcher.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402008201
• ISBN13: 9781402008207
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"