The Chandra X-ray Observatory (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the high energy universe
Redaktion: Wilkes, Belinda J; Tucker, Wallace

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

As part of NASA's ¿eet of Great Observatories, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory has ushered in a revolution in X-ray astronomy. Over the last two decades Chandra has captured stunning celestial X-ray images, measured spectra and monitored light curves to reveal and map the hottest, most energetic regions of the universe.

Written by leading experts in each sub-field to celebrate its 20th anniversary, this book includes current reviews of the major discoveries and scientific results made by Chandra. Documenting the progress, discoveries and developments implemented by the mission, this book provides its readers with a comprehensive review of the mission thus far and its potential future implications.

Chapters include a prologue that describes how Chandra came to be; an introduction to the physics involved in generating celestial X-rays; a summary of Chandra's instruments, operations and user support; its impact on the science and the community; and a brief look at new, planned, and possible future X-ray astronomy missions. Including beautiful images of celestial sources generated from Chandra, and multi-wavelength data, as well as 3D figures and movies, interactive illustrations are also used throughout to enhance the text.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Institute of Physics Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 500
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780750321631
• Artikelnr.: 68434268