Lectures on Astrophysics

An account of classic and contemporary aspects of astrophysics, with an emphasis on analytical calculations and physical understanding.

Steven Weinberg (Author)

9781108415071, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 12 December 2019

226 pages
25.8 x 18.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.63 kg

'… based on lectures delivered in 2016 and 2017. In a text that is clear and concise, and supported by analytical equations that do not require a computer to solve, Weinberg frequently offers the reader insight into the essential physical concepts by doing approximate calculations. He also provides twelve problems for the reader to attempt to solve, … The book is strongly recommended to libraries supporting readers at the graduate and advanced undergraduate level.' T. Barker, Choice

Lectures on Astrophysics provides an account of classic and contemporary aspects of astrophysics, with an emphasis on analytic calculations and physical understanding. It introduces fundamental topics in astrophysics, including the properties of single and binary stars, the phenomena associated with interstellar matter, and the structure of galaxies. Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg combines exceptional physical insight with his gift for clear exposition to cover exciting recent developments and new results. Emphasizing theoretical results, and explaining their derivation and application, this book provides an invaluable resource for physics and astronomy students and researchers.

Preface: 1. Stars
2. Binaries
3. Interstellar matter
4. Galaxies
Assorted problems
Author index
Subject index.

Subject Areas: Astrophysics [PHVB], Relativity physics [PHR], Cosmology & the universe [PGK]