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Author Smith, Michael D

Title Astrophysical jets and beams / Michael D. Smith
Published Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012

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Description 1 online resource (240 pages)
Series Cambridge astrophysics series ; no. 49
Cambridge astrophysics series ; no. 49.
Contents Cover; ASTROPHYSICAL JETS AND BEAMS; Series editors; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Rudimentary definitions and concepts; 1.2 Jet presence and function; 1.3 Early history; 1.4 Surprising discoveries; 1.5 Overview and points of view; 1.6 Summary; 2 Detection and measurement; 2.1 Synchrotron radiation; 2.2 Self-absorption and polarisation; 2.3 Compton processes; 2.4 Electrons: free-free and bremsstrahlung processes; 2.5 Atomic processes; 2.6 Molecular processes; 2.7 Maser beams; 2.8 Power and size; 2.9 Summary; 3 The dynamical toolbox
Summary An up-to-date study of astrophysical jets that will appeal to students and researchers in all areas of astrophysics
Notes Title from publishers bibliographic system (viewed 09 Mar 2012)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Subject Astrophysical jets.
SCIENCE -- Astrophysics & Space Science.
Astrophysical jets
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2011047479
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