George - Astrophysics & Space Science 1

Long-listed for the 2016 PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Delightfully readable, Spooky Action at a Distance is a mind-bending voyage to the frontiers of modern physics that will ch……続きを見る

Since the publication of the popular first edition, stellar and planetary scientists have produced numerous new observations, theories, and interpretations, including the "demotion" of our former ni……続きを見る

Let us ask what makes a planet round? Is it just luck? Or is it logic? The answer is logic. The round shape indicates a perfect balance; the distance of any point on the surface of a sphere and the ……続きを見る

In "Popular Astronomy: A Series of Lectures Delivered at Ipswich," George Biddell Airy presents an accessible yet profound exploration of celestial phenomena, aimed at engaging a wider audience in t……続きを見る

In recent decades, the number of satellites being built and launched into Earth’s orbit has grown immensely, alongside the field of space engineering itself. This book offers an in-depth guide to en……続きを見る

In "Aether and Gravitation," William George Hooper embarks on a rigorous exploration of the interplay between two foundational concepts in physics: aether and gravitation. Written in a style that ma……続きを見る

In "Popular Astronomy: A Series of Lectures Delivered at Ipswich," George Biddell Airy masterfully distills complex astronomical concepts into accessible discourse, aimed at fostering public underst……続きを見る

**One of Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Science Books of 2024 A Science News Favorite Book of 2024 A gripping account of the "city-killer" asteroids that could threaten Earth and the race to build ……続きを見る

This textbook provides details of the derivation of Lagrange's planetary equations and of the closely related Gauss's variational equations, thereby covering a sorely needed topic in existing litera……続きを見る

“This is a delightful account of one of the deepest and most fascinating explorations going on today at the frontier of our knowledge.” ーCarlo Rovelli, bestselling author of The Order of Time and S……続きを見る

'Forget geek stereotypes. Parsons' life seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller ... Pendle's book leaves us with a taste of genius's energy and fragility' Los Angeles Magazine 'You couldn't make ……続きを見る

De Nederlandse natuurkundige Erik Verlinde (hoogleraar aan de UvA) wordt wel de nieuwe Einstein genoemd. In de verhitte strijd die wordt gevoerd over mogelijke verklaringen voor de onbegrepen 95 pro……続きを見る

A physicist's efforts to understand the enigma that is quantum mechanics. "One of the finest books I have read on quantum mechanics: lucid and careful, but also entertaining, honest, and generous. G……続きを見る

In "Aether and Gravitation," William George Hooper delves into the intricate relationship between gravitational forces and the underlying aether theories that once dominated 19th-century physics. Ut……続きを見る

A student-active introduction to astronomy, emphasizing inquiry learning so students will clearly understand our universe and the scientific method. Within-text and end-of-chapter questions check un……続きを見る

Rocket Age traces the history of spaceflight innovation from Robert Goddard’s early experiments with liquid fuel rockets, through World War II and the work of Wernher von Braun and his German engine……続きを見る

The invention and development of advanced methods to detect light underlies much of modern technology. This fully updated and restructured third edition is unique amongst the literature, providing a……続きを見る

Mass human migrations into outer space may begin this century! Are Earth’s inhabitants prepared for this next giant leap? Millions of tax dollars are being employed in NASA and Defense Department re……続きを見る

This didactic book uses a data-driven approach to connect measurements made by plasma instruments to the real world. This approach makes full use of the instruments’ capability and examines the data……続きを見る

The book gives a glimpse of the development of the earth observation cameras in India and provides insights into the technological innovations and the leadership foresight which placed India at par ……続きを見る

This theory demonstrates that observed redshift in the spectral lines of distant luminous sources directly correlates to an increase in background time dilation beginning when gravity waves began to……続きを見る

This monograph traces the development of our understanding of how and where energetic particles are accelerated in the heliosphere and how they may reach the Earth. Detailed data sets are presented ……続きを見る

This book takes the reader on an exploration of the structure and evolution of our universe. The basis for our knowledge is the Big Bang theory of the expanding universe. This book then tells the st……続きを見る

The inner magnetosphere plasma is a very unique composition of different plasma particles and waves. It covers a huge energy plasma range with spatial and time variations of many orders of magnitude……続きを見る

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the chemical nature of the Earth’s early surface environment and how that led to the origin of life. This includes a detailed discussion of the likely……続きを見る

This book introduces readers to the topical area of CSI: critical space infrastructure, which is defined as an emerging domain of systems-of-systems encompassing hardware, workforce, environment, fa……続きを見る

The earth and moon were created before the starry system. Once, a cocoon of water was above and around the earth. All kinds of species were created at once. The universe and solar system are limitle……続きを見る

The authors give an overview of atomic diffusion as applied to all types of stars, showing where it plays an essential role and how it can be implemented in modelling. Part I describes the tools tha……続きを見る

"A short, excellent account of [Leavitt’s] extraordinary life and achievements." ーSimon Singh, New York Times Book Review George Johnson brings to life Henrietta Swan Leavitt, who found the key to ……続きを見る