{"product_id":"astrophysics-judith-ann-irwin-9781119623687","title":"Astrophysics: Decoding the Cosmos","description":"\u003cb\u003eASTROPHYSICS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe new edition of the popular textbook for undergraduate astronomers, covers the \"how\" of astrophysics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstrophysics: Decoding the Cosmos, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, describes how information about the physical nature of stars and other celestial bodies is obtained and analyzed to gain a better understanding of the universe. This acclaimed introductory textbook makes the complex principles and theories underlying astrophysics accessible to students with basic knowledge of first-year calculus-based physics and introductory astronomy. Reader-friendly chapters explore physical processes using relevant examples and clear explanations of how radiation and particles are analyzed. Such analysis leads to the density, temperature, mass, and energy of astronomical objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the time since the first publication of \u003ci\u003eAstrophysics\u003c\/i\u003e, the power of telescopes has increased considerably. Reflecting advancements in the field, this new edition includes carefully reviewed and updated material throughout, including recent GAIA satellite results, new information from subatomic particles, neutrinos, and cosmic rays, and brand-new case studies on Gamma-ray bursters, soft repeaters, fast radio bursts, exoplanets, and signals from exoplanetary atmospheres. Retaining its focus on electromagnetic radiation, the second edition now covers more of the ways that information about the universe is acquired, such as particles, gravitational radiation, and meteoritics. This textbook: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes complex processes in a clear and accessible manner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides relevant background information on the physics and examples of the theory in practice to place the subject into context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes new figures, case studies, examples, further readings, end-of-chapter problems of varying difficulty levels, and open-ended \"Just for Fun\" problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a companion website containing information required to solve the designated web-based problems in the text and a range supplementary learning material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstrophysics: Decoding the Cosmos, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, is the ideal intermediate textbook for second- and third-year undergraduate students in Astrophysics courses, as well as a useful resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students looking to refresh their knowledge in basic concepts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Judith Ann Irwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119623685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119623687\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/19\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.13d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Judith Ann Irwin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43944498069759,"sku":"9781119623687","price":131.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_a6c2b8f7-2efe-492c-988d-3d680a7e70f9.jpg?v=1681503837","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/astrophysics-judith-ann-irwin-9781119623687","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}