Since their discovery in 1967, pulsars have assumed a central role in astronomy and astrophysics, offering an opportunity to explore theoretical physics under extreme conditions. Pulsar Astronomy provides an ideal introductory account for those entering the field, and an invaluable reference for established researchers. Now thoroughly revised for its third edition, it covers research over wavelengths ranging from radio through optical and x-ray to gamma-rays. Topics range from the physics of neutron star interiors to the astrophysics of binary stars and the recent tests of general relativity. It is supported by extensive references and a complete catalogue of all known pulsars.
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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
'For anyone starting research, or preparing a graduate lecture course, this comprehensive, authoritative and readable introduction to pulsars, with some interesting historical asides, is strongly recommended.' The Observatory
'For anyone starting research, or preparing a graduate lecture course, this comprehensive, authoritative and readable introduction to pulsars, with some interesting historical asides, is strongly recommended.' The Observatory
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A thoroughly revised and updated third edition. Pulsar Astronomy provides an ideal introductory account for those entering the field, and an invaluable reference for established researchers. It is supported by extensive references and a complete catalogue of all known pulsars.
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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.
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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.
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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! :)
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radio pulse profiles, polarisation position angle, other young pulsars, outer magnetospheric gap, ionised interstellar medium, normal pulsars, conal components, rotational slowdown, younger pulsars, older pulsars, curvature radiation, integrated pulse profile, outer gap, millisecond pulsars, scintillation pattern, individual pulsars, timing residuals, interstellar scattering, pulsar distances, neutron fluid, timing irregularities, interstellar scintillation, pulsar surveys, active pulsars, gamma ray pulsars Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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radio pulse profiles, polarisation position angle, other young pulsars, outer magnetospheric gap, ionised interstellar medium, normal pulsars, conal components, rotational slowdown, younger pulsars, older pulsars, curvature radiation, integrated pulse profile, outer gap, millisecond pulsars, scintillation pattern, individual pulsars, timing residuals, interstellar scattering, pulsar distances, neutron fluid, timing irregularities, interstellar scintillation, pulsar surveys, active pulsars, gamma ray pulsars Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- An Introduction to Close Binary Stars (Cambridge Astrophysics) by R. W. Hilditch on page 101, and Back Matter
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