Handbook of X-ray Astronomy
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"Handbook of X-ray Astronomy" by Keith Arnaud, Randall Smith, Aneta Siemiginowska is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Modern x-ray data, available through online archives, are important for many astronomical topics. However, using these data requires specialized techniques and software. Written for graduate students, professional astronomers and researchers who want to start working in this field, this book is a practical guide to x-ray astronomy. The handbook begins with x-ray optics, basic detector physics and CCDs, before focussing on data analysis. It introduces the reduction and calibration of x-ray data, scientific analysis, archives, statistical issues and the particular problems of highly extended sources. The book describes the main hardware used in x-ray astronomy, emphasizing the implications for data analysis. The concepts behind common x-ray astronomy data analysis software are explained. The appendices present reference material often required during data analysis.
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"Handbook of X-ray Astronomy" by Keith Arnaud, Randall Smith, Aneta Siemiginowska is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Topic: Equipment & Methods
Author: Keith Arnaud, Randall Smith, Aneta Siemiginowska
Who this is for:
- Astronomy students
- Researchers and advanced hobbyists
- Readers exploring space science topics
Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.
Modern x-ray data, available through online archives, are important for many astronomical topics. However, using these data requires specialized techniques and software. Written for graduate students, professional astronomers and researchers who want to start working in this field, this book is a practical guide to x-ray astronomy. The handbook begins with x-ray optics, basic detector physics and CCDs, before focussing on data analysis. It introduces the reduction and calibration of x-ray data, scientific analysis, archives, statistical issues and the particular problems of highly extended sources. The book describes the main hardware used in x-ray astronomy, emphasizing the implications for data analysis. The concepts behind common x-ray astronomy data analysis software are explained. The appendices present reference material often required during data analysis.
| Author | Keith Arnaud, Randall Smith, Aneta Siemiginowska |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published | 2011-09-29 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780521883733 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Pages | 206 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Equipment & Methods |
| Series | Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers |
Format: Hardcover
Length: 206 pages
Language: English
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