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What Are Gamma-Ray Bursts?

What Are Gamma-Ray Bursts?

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"What Are Gamma-Ray Bursts?" by Joshua S. Bloom is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

"This is a marvelous book. It contains the new results from the fast-developing science of gamma-ray-burst astronomy along with its fascinating history. I recommend it as a good introduction for nonexperts and a fun read for researchers in the field."--Neil Gehrels, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

"This book gives a balanced and up-to-date overview of the field of gamma-ray bursts, one that will be useful for astronomers, physicists, and other scientists. Until now, there have been no books that I know of that deal with this subject for a broader audience of scientists and educated lay people."--Ralph A.M.J. Wijers, University of Amsterdam

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Best For: Nonexperts and researchers interested in gamma-ray bursts
Focus: Overview of gamma-ray-burst astronomy including recent developments and historical context
Covers: Scientific background, recent research findings, and the history of gamma-ray bursts
Why It Matters: Provides a balanced and current understanding of gamma-ray bursts for scientists and educated readers, filling a gap in accessible literature on the topic

"What Are Gamma-Ray Bursts?" by Joshua S. Bloom is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: Joshua S. Bloom

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.

"This is a marvelous book. It contains the new results from the fast-developing science of gamma-ray-burst astronomy along with its fascinating history. I recommend it as a good introduction for nonexperts and a fun read for researchers in the field."--Neil Gehrels, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

"This book gives a balanced and up-to-date overview of the field of gamma-ray bursts, one that will be useful for astronomers, physicists, and other scientists. Until now, there have been no books that I know of that deal with this subject for a broader audience of scientists and educated lay people."--Ralph A.M.J. Wijers, University of Amsterdam

AuthorJoshua S. Bloom
PublisherPrinceton University Press
Published2011-01-30
ISBN-139780691145570
BindingPaperback
Pages280
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System
SeriesPrinceton Frontiers in Physics

Format: Paperback

Length: 280 pages

Language: English

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