{"product_id":"the-universe-in-x-rays-2008","title":"The Universe in X-Rays (2008)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Universe in X-Rays (2008)\" by Trumper, Joachim E is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment \u0026amp; Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last 45 years, X-ray astronomy has become an integral part of modern astrophysics and cosmology. There is a wide range of astrophysical objects and phenomena, where X-rays provide crucial diagnostics. In particular they are well suited to study hot plasmas and matter under extreme physical conditions in compact objects. This book summarizes the present status of X-ray astronomy in terms of observational results and their astrophysical interpretation. It is written for students, astrophysicists as well a growing community of physicists interested in the field. An introduction including historical material is followed by chapters on X-ray astronomical instrumentation. The next two parts summarize in 17 chapters the present knowledge on various classes of X-ray sources in the galactic and extragalactic realm. While the X-ray astronomical highlights discussed in this book are mainly based on results from ROSAT, ASCA, RXTE, BeppoSAX, Chandra and XMM-Newton, a final chapter provides an outlook on observational capabilities and projects discussed for the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46417698554055,"sku":"1-99-522-000368","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/9575\/6487\/files\/9783540344117.jpg?v=1776308515","url":"https:\/\/snowflakeskies.com\/products\/the-universe-in-x-rays-2008","provider":"Snowflake Skies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}