Pulsar Astronomy (Cambridge Astrophysics) [Hardcover]

Andrew G. Lyne (Author), Francis Graham-Smith (Author)

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Publication Date: May 13, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0521594138 | ISBN-13: 978-0521594134 | Edition: 2

Pulsars offer the opportunity to study physics in regimes unattainable in any terrestrial laboratory, and provide powerful probes for exploring the interstellar medium. This authoritative volume provides an ideal introductory account of pulsars for those entering the field, and an invaluable reference for established researchers. Pulsars, discovered by radioastronomers in 1967, are now studied at optical, X-ray and gamma-ray wavelengths. This book tells the exciting story of their discovery and then leads on to review all aspects of pulsar physics. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to include the latest understanding of millisecond and binary pulsars, and recent observations at X-ray and gamma-ray wavelengths. It includes extensive references and tables and a complete catalogue of all known pulsars. Written by two of the founders of the field, this book provides a unique reference source for researchers, and the only up-to-date introduction to the subject available for graduate students.

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..".covers a broad range of topics in a concise way, and it is particularly strong in its discussions of pulsar emission phenomenology, pulsars as probes of the interstellar medium and timing irregularities in young pulsars. With its breadth and clear presentation, the new edition will continue to be a valuable introduction for graduate students and others...." Physics Today

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This second edition of a very successful work has been thoroughly revised to account for the rapid development and expansion of the subject, particularly in the field of millisecond and binary pulsars and X-ray and gamma-ray observations. Written by two founders of the field, this unique reference source includes a complete catalogue of all known pulsars.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 275 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (May 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521594138
• ISBN-13: 978-0521594134
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,710,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for people interested in pulsars, April 13, 2000

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This review is from: Pulsar Astronomy (Cambridge Astrophysics) (Hardcover)

This book contains everything you need to know about pulsars. Although it includes some advanced physical and mathematical concepts, people not familiar with them can still read and enjoy it. It is an excellent reference for basic information about the discovery, observations and nature of pulsars.

4.0 out of 5 stars what is currently known about pulsars, February 28, 2006

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This review is from: Pulsar Astronomy (Cambridge Astrophysics) (Hardcover)

Pulsars are one of the most fascinating types of astronomical objects known. This new third edition gives a comprehensive and up to date description of what is known about them.

Much of the book is the same as earlier editions. Like the now familiar story of how the first pulsar was discovered in the 60s by Jocelyn Bell. And how a Nobel was later awarded to her advisor. (Considered by some to be a massive oversight.)

The book explains how pulsars let us probe cosmological distances and times. (The two are related.) It gives the latest models for pulsar formation. More recent results include the solving of the gamma ray bursters conundrum. A deep puzzle until recently, when satellite observations proved vital in explaining bursters.

5.0 out of 5 stars interested in astronomy or neutron stars?, December 31, 2005

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This review is from: Pulsar Astronomy (Cambridge Astrophysics) (Hardcover)

an excellent book for anyone deeply into astronomy, stellar evolution, or galactic dynamics .. the only part i question is the speculation on internal structure. the book should also appeal to physicists interested in materials or states of matter. ah yes! there is much current research in 'gravity waves' (search on LIGO). good luck! :)