Astrophysics through Computation
With Mathematica® Support

This new astrophysics text integrates analytical and computational methods to explore a broad range of topics in astrophysics.

Brian Koberlein (Author), David Meisel (Author)

9781107010741, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 28 June 2013

384 pages, 98 b/w illus. 12 tables 104 exercises
25.4 x 20.8 x 2.5 cm, 1.27 kg

This new text surveys a series of fundamental problems in astrophysics, both analytically and computationally, for advanced students in physics and astrophysics. The contents are supported by more than 110 class-tested Mathematica® notebooks, allowing rigorous solutions to be explored in a visually engaging way. Topics covered include many classical and historically interesting problems, enabling students to appreciate the mathematical and scientific challenges that have been overcome in the subject's development. The text also shows the advantages and disadvantages of using analytical and computational methods. It will serve students, professionals and capable amateurs to master the quantitative details of modern astrophysics and the computational aspects of their research projects. Downloadable Mathematica® resources available at www.cambridge.org/koberlein.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Stellar atmospheres
3. Stellar interiors
4. Extreme classical stars
5. General relativity and applications
6. Binaries and clusters
7. Astrophysical plasmas
8. Galaxies
9. Cosmic structures
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Computer science [UY], Computing & information technology [U], Cosmology & the universe [PGK], Astronomy, space & time [PG], Mathematics & science [P]