Cosmic Gamma-Ray Sources
Contributors: K.S. Cheng (Editor); G.E. Romero (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: December 20, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 402
ISBN-13: 9781402022555
Subjects: Astronomy, Space & Time; Nuclear Physics; Science; Science/Mathematics; Astronomy - General; Science / Astronomy; Astrophysics & Space Science
Description: This book presents the most updated review of our current knowledge of cosmic gamma-ray sources. Besides chapters devoted to each type of known gamma-ray emitting object, it provides a self-contained introduction to gamma-ray astrophysics, including a description of the relevant physical processes, a guide through the basic phenomenology, and the prospects for further advances. The book will be of interest for all active researchers in the field, for scientists interested in understanding the recent progress in gamma-ray astronomy, and for graduate students.