Theoretical Astrophysics Volume 1
Subtitle: Astrophysical Processes
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: October 2, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 601
ISBN-13: 9780521562409
Subjects: Astrophysics; Cosmology & the universe; Plasma physics; Relativity physics; Theoretical & mathematical astronomy; Science; Science/Mathematics; Astronomy - General; Astrophysics & Space Science; General; Science / Astrophysics & Space Science
First sentence: The subject of astrophysics involves the application of the laws of physics to large macroscopic systems in order to understand their behaviour and predict new phenomena.