Awards
- Short-listed for Association of American Publishers' Annual Award in Physics and Astronomy 1999
- Shortlisted for Association of American Publishers' Annual Award in Physics and Astronomy 1999.
- Winner of Association of American Publishers Award for Best Professional/Scholarly Book in Physics and Astronomy 1999 (United States)
Overview
The term active galactic nuclei refers to quasars, radio galaxies, Seyfert galaxies, blazars and related objects, all of which are believed to share a similar central engine - a huge black hole many times the mass of the Sun. This book aims to sum up leading ideas from across the range of research. It starts by addressing basic questions about the form, foundation and evolution of these structures, assessing the evidence for massive black holes and considering how they generate power by accretion. The author discusses X-ray and gamma-ray emission, radio emission and jets, emission and absorption lines, anisotropic appearance, and the relationship between an active nucleus and its host galaxy. The text explores the mysteries of what ignites, fuels and extinguishes active galactic nuclei, concluding with a general review of where the field stands now. The book pays careful attention to relevant physics as well as astronomy and should be of use to astronomers, physicists interested in applications of the theory of gravitation, and graduate students.
Full Product Details
Author: Julian H. Krolik
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 3.60cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.851kg
ISBN: 9780691011516
ISBN 10: 0691011516
Pages: 632
Publication Date: 10 January 1999
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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Professional & Vocational
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Language: English
Reviews
Krolik treats almost every aspect of the AGN phenomenon, ... This global survey of AGN physics makes Krolik's book the most useful in the field for years... [A] valuable reference for anybody interested in the physics of these cosmic powerhouses. -- Chris Reynolds Nature A broad and thorough review of the standard model for AGN, including observational information and theoretical modeling. It will provide graduate and advanced undergraduate students with an excellent introduction to the field. -- Ruth A. Daly Physics Today
Krolik treats almost every aspect of the AGN phenomenon, ... This global survey of AGN physics makes Krolik's book the most useful in the field for years... [A] valuable reference for anybody interested in the physics of these cosmic powerhouses. -- Chris Reynolds, Nature A broad and thorough review of the standard model for AGN, including observational information and theoretical modeling. It will provide graduate and advanced undergraduate students with an excellent introduction to the field. -- Ruth A. Daly, Physics Today
Krolik treats almost every aspect of the AGN phenomenon, ... This global survey of AGN physics makes Krolik's book the most useful in the field for years... [A] valuable reference for anybody interested in the physics of these cosmic powerhouses. -- Chris Reynolds Nature A broad and thorough review of the standard model for AGN, including observational information and theoretical modeling. It will provide graduate and advanced undergraduate students with an excellent introduction to the field. -- Ruth A. Daly Physics Today
Author Information
Julian H. Krolik is Professor of Physics and Astronomy at The Johns Hopkins University. He has written widely on theoretical astrophysics, specializing in active galactic nuclei.
