After describing cosmic gamma-ray production and absorption, the instrumentation used in gamma-ray astronomy is explained. The main part of the book deals with astronomical results, including the somewhat surprising result that the gamma-ray sky is continuously changing.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
ISBN-13
9783540678748
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96318213
Product Key Features
Author
Volker Schoenfelder
Publication Name
The Universe in Gamma Rays
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology, Physics, Astronomy
Publication Year
2001
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
409 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
877g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
Editor
Volker Schoenfelder
Country/Region of Manufacture
Germany
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