Cosmic Ray Astrophysics [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

~ Reinhard Schlickeiser (Author)
Key Phrases: cosmic ray transport equation, single relativistic electron, accretion disk photons, Milky Way, Compton Observatory, Magellanic Clouds (more...)

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"This excellent book is the most complete development of cosmic ray astrophysics theory published. It is aimed at current researchers and commencing postgraduate students. … One of the great benefits of this book is the explicit description of all the assumptions that are made and the limitations they imply on interpretations from the theory. This makes the book particularly valuable for postgraduate students and established researchers starting in the field." (M.L. Duldig, The Physicist, Vol.39 (3), 2002)

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This book provides an exhaustive account of the origin and dynamics of cosmic rays. Divided into three parts, it first gives an up-to-date summary of the observational data, then -- in the following theory section -- it deals with the kinetic description of cosmic ray plasma. The underlying diffusion-convection transport equation, which governs the coupling between cosmic rays and the background plasma, is derived and analyzed in detail. In the third part, several applications of the solutions of the transport equation are presented, and it is demonstrated how key observations in cosmic ray physics can be accounted for. The applications include cosmic ray modulation, acceleration near shock waves and the galactic propagation of cosmic rays. While the book is primarily of interest to scientists working at the forefront of research, the very careful derivations and explanations make it suitable also as an introduction to the field of cosmic rays for graduate students.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 519 pages
• Publisher: Springer (October 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540664653
• ISBN-13: 978-3540664659
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,683,029 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for the field, but..., December 12, 2002

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Covers cosmic ray astrophysics pretty well, but I've opted to stick with volume 1 of Longair for the grad class is cosmic rays which I'm teaching this Spring. Why? This book seems to have huge gaps in its coverage and too much of a European focus with references. Still, it's a good book, and anyone working in cosmic rays is bound to buy it in the end...