From the sun to the great attractor
Subtitle: 1999 Guanajuato lectures on astrophysics
By: Dany Page, Jorge G. Hirsch (eds.).
Contributors: Page, D. 1956-; Hirsch, J. G. 1955-; Mexican School of Astrophysics (1999 : Guanajuato, Mexico)
Series: Lecture notes in physics -- 556.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 346
Subjects: Nuclear astrophysics -- Congresses; Particles (Nuclear physics) -- Congresses
Genres: Congresses.
Description: The enormous advances in observational techniques over the last two decades has produced a wealth of data and unexpected discoveries which have helped to reshape astrophysics as a field with well-formulated theories and sophisticated numerical calculations. In nuclear particle physics, plasma physics, as well as in general relativity, the Universe has become a laboratory for cutting-edge research. The courses collected in the book are intended to provide students with this insight, giving a general background on each topic such as cosmic rays, nuclear and neutrino astrophysics, solar physics and strong fields, as well as a presentation of the current research and open problems. The book is aimed at graduate students in physics and astrophysics, as well as researchers, bridging a gap between the specialized reviews and the comprehensive books.
Notes: Proceedings of the Mexican School of Astrophysics held in Guanajuato, Aug. 4-11, 1999.

Includes bibliographical references.