Theoretical Astrophysics

An introduction
Erscheinungsjahr 2021
ISBN: 978-3-96822-028-4
Verlag: Heidelberg University Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 302 Seiten, Format (B × H): 177 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 724 g

Reihe: Lecture Notes Physik

Understanding astronomical objects requires knowledge and methods from different branches of theoretical physics: we diagnose these objects mostly by the light we receive; the observed phenomena often have to do with the flow of fluids, sometimes ionised, sometimes magnetised; and the measured velocities reflect dynamics driven by gravitational fields. Courses in theoretical physics lay the foundation in classical and quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics, but a gap remains between this foundation and its application to astrophysics. These lecture notes build upon the core courses in theoretical physics and provides the methods for understanding astrophysics theoretically.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bartelmann, Matthias

Über Autor(innen)

Bartelmann, Matthias
Matthias Bartelmann is professor for theoretical astrophysics at Heidelberg University. He mostly addresses cosmological questions, concerning in particular the formation and evolution of cosmic structures.