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The Fundamentals of Stellar Astrophysics
This book covers the following topics: Introduction and Fundamental Principles, Basic Assumptions, Theorems, and Polytropes, Sources and Sinks of Energy, Flow of Energy through the Star and Construction of Stellar Models, Theory of Stellar Evolution, Relativistic Stellar Structure, Structure of Distorted Stars, Stellar Pulsation and Oscillation, The Flow of Radiation Through the Atmosphere, Solution of the Equation of Radiative Transfer, Environment of the Radiation Field, Construction of a Model Stellar Atmosphere, Formation of Spectral Lines, Shape of Spectral Lines, Breakdown of Local Thermodynamic Equilibrium and Beyond the Normal Stellar Atmosphere.
Author(s): G.W. Collins II
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An Introduction to Astronomy by Helen Johnston
This astronomy note introduces you to the wonders of modern astronomy.From the Solar System to the most distant galaxies, we undertake an eye-opening journey, from how stars work to the structure of the universe itself.
Author(s): Helen Johnston
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The Elements of Astronomy, Or, The World as it Is, and as it Appears
As such a book, The Elements of Astronomy, or the World as it is, and as it appears, is offered by a teacher to the teaching and studying public. Had the writer aimed only to excite an interest in the subject, it would have been shorter and more attractive , but it is intended, likewise, to exercise the student's memory, reason, and imagination.
Author(s): Anna C. Lowell
381 Pages
Forest Ray Moulton was an American astronomer.In this book he explains all the fundamental principles in astronomy.
Author(s): Forest Ray Moulton
518 Pages
Exploring Black Holes General Relativity and Astrophysics
This note covers the following topics: Einstein's field equations, x-ray binaries and the search for black holes, the universe, cosmic structure formation; From inflation to galaxies.
Author(s): Prof. Edmund Bertschinger and Prof. Edwin F. Taylor
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Covered topics are: What is a Galaxy?, Gravitational Potentials, Orbits in Spherical Potentials and Integrals, Orbits in Axisymmetric Potentials, Epicyclic Approximation, Equilibria of Stellar Systems, Boltzmann Equation, Jeans' Equations in Spherical Coordinates, Jeans' Equations Applied, Jeans' Theorem, Stability: Jeans Mass and Spiral Structure, Gravitational Mirages (aka lenses) via Fermat's Principle, Applied Gravitational Lensing, Weak Lensing, Clusters of Galaxies, The Sunyaev-Zeldovich Effect, Cosmological Parameters, Growing Modes in Expanding Universes: Jeans Redux.
Author(s): Prof. Paul Schechter
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Basic Mathematics for Astronomy (PDF 34P)
Each section in this manual begins with a description of each set of skills. You should read these descriptions and if you fully understand the concepts, try some of the sample problems. If you score well, move on to the next section. However, if you find that you do need to rethink these concepts, then study the description carefully and do all of the exercises section. The questions in the exercises section go more in depth than multiple choice exam questions will, but doing them will help you think through and master the concepts. Answers for all of the exercise questions are provided in the last section. Only use these answers after you are done with the exercise questions (looking at the answers ahead of time will not help you learn). Finally, the last part of each section is example exam questions. These are the types of questions you can expect to find on multiple choice exams related to these skills.
Author(s): Dr. Glenn Tiede
32 Pages
This note covers the following topics: Basic Data, Galaxies, Cosmology, Particle Physics, Spectroscopy and Astrostatistics.
Author(s): California Institute of Technology
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Space Based Astronomy (PDF 103P)
This guide help students and teachers understand the significance of space-based astronomy, astronomical observations made from outer space. The guide contains few of the traditional activities found in many astronomy guides such as constellation studies, lunar phases, and planetary orbits. It tells, rather, the story of why it is important to observe celestial objects from outer space and how to study the entire electromagnetic spectrum.
Author(s): National Aeronautics and Space Administration
103 Pages
Cosmic Strings and other defects
This guide covers the following topics: Phase transitions in the early universe, Cosmic strings and other topological defects, Cosmic string dynamics and evolution, High-resolution cosmic string simulations, Cosmic strings and large-scale structure, Texture models and large-scale structure.
Author(s): Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge
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This guide covers the following topics: This note introduces the Big Bang cosmology and its successes, while emphasising its incompleteness and the areas in which Cambridge Relativity group members are working. A brief history of observational cosmology, A brief history of our Universe, The four pillars of the Hot Big Bang model, Shortcomings of the standard cosmology.
Author(s): Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge
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This book explains the following topics: Sense of Time and Scale in the Universe, Precursors to Modern Astronomy , Overview of the Sky and Planets, The Old Astronomy, Development of Modern Astronomy, Timekeeping and the Celestial Sphere, Overview of the Solar System, The Earth, The Earth's Moon, Planet Mercury, Planet Venus, Planet Mars, Planet Jupiter, Jovian Moons, Planet Saturn, Planet Uranus, Planet Neptune, Planet Pluto, Comets, Asteroids and Meteors.
Author(s): Dept. Physics and Astronomy, University of Tennessee
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Author(s): NA
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In this book the author provides an alternative view our universe based on the concept of an all pervading fluid like hyperdimensional aether. Covered topics are: Aether, Matter, Magnetism, Light, Gravity, Inertia, Free Energy, Antigravity and Relativity.
Author(s): Guido Grzinic and Olgaa Fienco
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This book covers the following topics: cosmological Observations, Cosmological Principle, Geometry, Linearized General Relativity, Dynamics: a(t), Flatness-Oldness, Distant Objects, General formula for angular sizes, Number Counts, Gamma Ray Bursts, Evolution of Diffuse Backgrounds, Effects from Electron Scattering, Big Bang Nucleosynthesis, Last Scattering, Horizon Problem, Inflationary Scenario, Fluctuations from Inflation, Perturbations, Two Fluid Approximation, Acoustic Scale, Cluster of Galaxies, Gravitational Lensing.
Author(s): Edward L. Wright
137 Pages
Superspace One Thousand and One Lessons in Supersymmetry
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Author(s): NA
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Astronomy 122 Birth and Death of Stars
This note explains the following topics: Celestial Sphere, Matter & Energy , Light, Quantum Physics, Fundamental Forces, Telescopes Observatories, Stellar Properties, Stellar Types, Binary Stars, HR Diagram, Stellar Structure, Star Formation, stellar Evolution: MS and RGB, Stellar Death, Neutron Stars, Relativity, Black Holes, Star Clusters,Interstellar Medium : Cold, Warm, Hot, Milky Way, Stellar Populations.
Author(s): James Schombert, Department of Physics, University of Oregon
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