{"product_id":"quasars-and-active-galactic-nuclei-an-introduction-paperback-9780521479899","title":"Quasars and Active Galactic Nuclei; An Introduction (Paperback) 9780521479899","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eQuasars and Active Galactic Nuclei\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe latest observations and theoretical models are combined in this clear, pedagogic textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate students.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAjit K. Kembhavi (Author), Jayant V. Narlikar (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521479899, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 11 March 1999\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e480 pages, 26 b\/w illus.  12 tables\u003cbr\u003e24.7 x 17.5 x 2.4 cm, 0.985 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'A quiet revolution has been occurring in the field of extragalactic astronomy … Following these strides in AGN research, new books that seek to summarize the state of current research are welcome. Ajit Kembhavi and Jayant Narlikar's Quasars and Active Galactic Nuclei is one such book … Within a historical background and cosmological framework, and with an easy-to-read style, the authors state their ideas clearly, introduce important physical and astronomical concepts, and explain their relevance to AGN … This book serves well as an introductory text for the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate student who wishes general knowledge of the field of AGN research.' Physics Today\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive account of quasars and active galactic nuclei (AGN). The latest observations and theoretical models are combined in this clear, pedagogic textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Researchers will also find this wide-ranging and coherent review invaluable. Throughout, detailed derivations of important results are provided to ensure the book is self-contained. Theories and models are critically compared with detailed and often puzzling observations from across the spectrum. We are led through all the key topics, including quasar surveys, continuum radiation, time variability, relativistic beaming, accretion disks, jet sidedness, gravitational lensing, unification and detailed, multi-wavelength studies of individual objects. Particular emphasis is placed on radio, X- and gamma-ray observations - not covered in depth in any previous book. All those entering into this exciting and dynamic area of astronomy research will find this book an ideal introduction.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Acronyms and abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e 1. Historical background\u003cbr\u003e 2. The cosmological framework\u003cbr\u003e 3. Radiative processes - I\u003cbr\u003e 4. Radiative processes - II\u003cbr\u003e 5. The standard model\u003cbr\u003e 6. Surveys\u003cbr\u003e 7. Luminosity functions\u003cbr\u003e 8. The continuum\u003cbr\u003e 9. Radio properties\u003cbr\u003e 10. X-ray emission\u003cbr\u003e 11. X-ray and gamma-ray spectra\u003cbr\u003e 12. Unification\u003cbr\u003e 13. Quasar absorption lines\u003cbr\u003e 14. Gravitation lensing\u003cbr\u003e 15. Problems and controversies\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Books, reviews and proceedings\u003cbr\u003e Author index\u003cbr\u003e Subject index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Astrophysics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Astrophysics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Astrophysics%20%5BPHVB%5D%22\"\u003ePHVB\u003c\/a\u003e], Theoretical \u0026amp; mathematical astronomy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Theoretical \u0026amp; mathematical astronomy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Theoretical%20\u0026amp;%20mathematical%20astronomy%20%5BPGC%5D%22\"\u003ePGC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005022818584,"sku":"9780521479899","price":59.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521479899i_74fa2468-941c-42b9-ac30-0dd89551d96d.jpg?v=1691382915","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/quasars-and-active-galactic-nuclei-an-introduction-paperback-9780521479899","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}