Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy
Author:   C.R. Kitchin
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781138406292


Pages:   288
Publication Date:   27 July 2017
Format:   Hardback
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A concise introduction, Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy appeals to the newcomer of astronomical spectroscopy and assumes no previous specialist knowledge. Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with a clear explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, the book proceeds to introduce the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instrumentation that is available. With clarity and directness, it then describes the applications of spectroscopy in modern astronomy, such as the solar system, stars, nebulae, the interstellar medium, and galaxies, giving an immediate appeal to beginners.

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Author:   C.R. Kitchin
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138406292


ISBN 10:   1138406295
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   27 July 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface. Atomic processes. Introduction to spectroscopy. The physics of atoms and molecules. Atomic energy levels. Transitions. Spectra of molecules. Radiation in the presence of fields. Spectroscopy of solid materials. Astronomical spectroscopic techniques. Optical spectroscopes. Specialized optical spectroscopic techniques for astronomy. Examples of optical spectroscopes. Spectroscopy of astronomical sources. Spectral classification. Radial velocities. Spectrophotometry. Stars. Planets and other minor bodies of the solar system. Nebulae and the interstellar medium. Extra-galactic objects. Appendices. Conversion formulae. Term formation of equivalent electrons. Bibliography. Constants. Index.

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...well worth adding to one's astronomical library ... would recommend it to others with little hesitation. - Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada


...well worth adding to one's astronomical library ... would recommend it to others with little hesitation. - Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada


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