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I bought this book because this is a more understandable book than the Chandrasekhar opus. However, it doesn't get nearly as deep as does Chandrasekhar either. I am a physicist, and I happen to be working on a problem using the Viral Theorem for which I need more info than supplied by Gold stein. I am not willing to slog through Chandrasekhar (Maybe I'm not smart enough for the Chandrasekhar book). Note that the writing/typesetting of this book predates word processing, and it shows. The main pluses for me are two. 1. Collins does a good job of expanding the Gold stein derivation of the Viral Theorem to its integral form. 2. Collin's enthusiasm for the field of Astrophysics is apparent.

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Stellar Physics is a unique work among the growing literature on star formation and evolution. Not only does the author, a leading expert in the field, provide a very thorough description of the current knowledge about stellar physics, but he also deals with equal care about the many open problems in this field of research. A bibliography with well over 650 entries will make this book an unparalleled source of references. Fundamental Concepts and Stellar Equilibrium is the first of two volumes, and each part can be read as an independent work. The second volume treats Stellar Evolution and Stability Together, the volumes provides an extensive introduction to all physical processes that play a role in star formation and evolution. The basic equations describing stellar equilibrium are discussed, and attention is paid to both the theoretical and the numerical aspects.

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The present set of lectures is devoted to magnetohydrodynamic turbulence in astrophysics with strong emphasis on numerical simulations. The book strives for a balance between state-of-the-art reports and a tutorial approach. It is thus particularly suited as an introduction to the field for nonspecialist researchers and postgraduate students, while experienced scientists will find the book to be a comprehensive source of reference for their research.

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There are many planetary systems other than our own, but it is only through a detailed understanding of the relatively accessible bodies in our solar system that a thorough appreciation of planetary science can be gained. This is particularly pertinent with the recent discovery of extra-solar planets and the desire to understand their formation and the prospect of life on other worlds.

Planetary Science: The Science of Planets Around Stars focuses on the structure of planets and the stars they orbit and the interactions between them. The book is written in two parts, making it suitable for students at different levels and approaching planetary science from differing backgrounds. Twelve independent descriptive chapters reveal our solar system and the diverse bodies it contains, including satellites, planetary rings, asteroids, comets, meteorites, and interstellar dust. These chapters are accompanied by 42 detailed topics that discuss specialized subjects in a quantitative manner and will be essential reading for those in higher level courses. Coverage includes mineralogy, stellar formation and evolution, solar system dynamics, atmospheric physics, planetary interiors, thermodynamics, planetary astrophysics, and exobiology. Problems and answers are also included.

Planetary Science: The Science of Planets Around Stars presents a complete overview of planetary science for students of physics, astronomy, astrophysics, earth sciences, and geophysics. Assuming no prior knowledge of astrophysics or geophysics, this book is suitable for students studying planetary science for the first time.

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This book provides a concise introduction to the mathematical aspects of the origin, structure and evolution of the universe. The book begins with a brief overview of observational and theoretical cosmology, along with a short introduction of general relativity. It then goes on to discuss Friedmann models, the Hubble constant and deceleration parameter, singularities, the early universe, inflation,

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Part 1: Black Holes and Quantum Mechanics 1

1.T he Schwarzschild Black Hole 3
1.1 Schwarzschild Coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Tortoise Coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Near Horizon Coordinates (Rindler space) . .. . .. .. .. 8
1.4 Kruskal–Szekeres Coordinates .. ... .. .. ... .. .. . 10
1.5 PenroseDiagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.6 Formation of a Black Hole . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. 15
1.7 Fidos and Frefos and the Equivalence Principle .. .. .. . 21

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Part 1: Finding Our Place in Space 1

1 Naked Sky, Naked Eye: Finding Your Way in the Dark 3
Finding your way around the night sky. No telescope
necessary.
2 Ancient Evenings: The First Watchers 17
What the ancient astronomers saw, thought, and said.
3 The Unexplained Motions of the Heavens 31
Puzzles of planetary motion: early thoughts on the subject.
4 Astronomy Reborn: 1543–1687 47
Everything (well, not really) you need to know about
Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton.

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I. The Highest Energy Particles: Cosmic Rays, Photons and Neutrinos 4
A. The New Astronomy 4
B. The Highest Energy Cosmic Rays: Facts 6
C. The Highest Energy Cosmic Rays: Fancy 8
1. Acceleration to > 100 EeV? 8
2. Are Cosmic Rays Really Protons: the GZK Cutoff? 10
3. Could Cosmic Rays be Photons or Neutrinos? 11
D. A Three Prong Assault on the Cosmic Ray Puzzle 13
1. Giant Cosmic Ray Detectors 13
2. Gamma rays from Cosmic Accelerators 14
3. Neutrinos from Cosmic Accelerators 17
II. High-energy Neutrino Telescopes 19
A. Observing High-energy Neutrinos 19
B. Large Natural Cerenkov Detectors 22
1. Baikal, ANTARES, Nestor and NEMO: Northern Water 25
2. AMANDA: Southern Ice 28
3. IceCube: A Kilometer-Scale Neutrino Observatory 33
C. EeV Neutrino Astronomy 35
III. Cosmic Neutrino Sources 37
A. A List of Cosmic Neutrino Sources 37
B. Gamma Ray Bursts: A Detailed Example of a Generic Beam Dump 39
1. GRB Characteristics 39
2. A Brief History of Gamma Ray Bursts 40
3. GRB Progenitors? 41
4. Fireball Dynamics 42
5. Ultra High-energy Protons From GRB? 47
6. Neutrino Production in GRB: the Many Opportunities 49
7. Thermal MeV Neutrinos from GRB 50
8. Shocked Protons: PeV Neutrinos 51
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9. Stellar Core Collapse: Early TeV Neutrinos 53

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