Astronomical Spectroscopy: An Introduction to the Atomic and Molecular Physics of Astronomical Spectra (2nd Edition) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789814291965)

New Edition: Astronomical Spectroscopy (3rd Edition)Nearly all information about the Universe comes from the study of light as it reaches us. However, understanding the information contained in this light requires both telescopes capable of resolving it into its component colours and a detailed knowledge of the quantum mechanical behaviour of atoms and molecules. This book, which is based on a third-year undergraduate course taught by the author at University College London, presents the basic atomic and molecular physics necessary to understand and interpret astronomical spectra. It explains how and what kind of information can be extracted from these spectra. Contemporary astronomical spectra are used extensively to study the underlying atomic physics and illustrate the results.

Author: Jonathan Tennyson
ISBN-10: 981429196X
ISBN-13: 9789814291965
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 05/11/2011
Pages: 236
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2011
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2011 pg. 208