Astronomical Masers

Astronomical Masers
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 390
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ISBN-10 : 0792312163
ISBN-13 : 9780792312161
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Book Synopsis Astronomical Masers by : M Elitzur

Download or read book Astronomical Masers written by M Elitzur and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1992-02-29 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most spectacular discoveries of molecular astronomy has been the detection of maser emission. The same radiation that is generated in the laboratory only with elaborate, special equipment occurs naturally in interstellar space. This intense radiation probes the smallest structures that can be studied with radio telescopes. By a fortunate coincidence maser radiation is generated in both star forming regions and the envelopes of late-type stars. The early and late stages in the life of a star are considered to be the most interesting phases of stellar evolution. Maser emission has also been detected in external galaxies. This book provides an extensive coverage of the interstellar maser phenomenon. A precondition for maser action is departure from thermal equilibrium. The book therefore starts with a detailed coverage of the basic background concepts required for an understanding of line formation and radiative transfer. It goes on to describe the theoretical and phenomenological aspects of interstellar masers, their formation sites and the inversion mechanisms. The book will interest active researchers in astronomy and astrophysics as well as in other areas of physics. It is suitable as a textbook in a graduate course and will enable a graduate student to embark on research projects in this exciting area in particular, and molecular radio astronomy in general.


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