| Millimeter-Wave Astronomy: Molecular Chemistry & Physics in Space: Proceedings of the 1996 Inaoe Summer School of Millimeter-Wave Astronomy Held at In 1999 Edition Contributor(s): Wall, W. F. (Editor), Carramiñana, Alberto (Editor), Carrasco, Luis (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0792355814 ISBN-13: 9780792355816 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 1999 Annotation: This book is unique in containing comprehensive, tutorial articles by recognized experts on almost every aspect of millimeter-wavelength astronomy. These include scientific reviews of topics ranging from the solar system, to studies of the milky way and other galaxies, and finally cosmological studies. Articles on molecular structure and using molecules to probe the dense interstellar medium and star formation give a good overview of these important areas of research. A variety of critical astrophysical topics including molecule formation, shocks, magnetic fields, turbulence, and energetics of the dense interstellar medium are covered. In addition to theory and observation, the volume includes very useful articles on experimental techniques, including antennas, receivers, and spectrometers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Star Observation - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - Medical |
| Dewey: 522.682 |
| LCCN: 98052738 |
| Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.89 lbs) 474 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is one result from the 1996 Millimeter-wave Summer School held at the Instituto Nacional de Astrofisica, Optica y Electronica (INAOE), Tonantz- intla, Puebla, Mexico. In collaboration with the University of Massachusetts, INAOE has embarked upon the ambitious project of building the world's largest filled aperture millimeter-wave telescope - the Large Millimeter-wave Tele- scope (LMT), or Gran Telescopio Milimetrico (GTM). The LMT is currently the largest scientific project in Mexico. The summer school had a dual purpose; first, to introduce the Mexican as- tronomical and physics communities to millimeter wavelength astronomy, and second, to provide a forum for a review of several important aspects of the state of the art in observations, theory, interpretation, and technology relevant to this branch of astronomy. The summer school had 18 invited speakers and 44 par- ticipants. The scientific organizing committee (SOC) consisted of Luis Carrasco (UNAM/INAOE, Mexico), Paul Goldsmith (NAIC, Cornell Univ., USA), and Andy Harris (Univ. of Maryland, USA). Members of the local organizing com- mittee (LOC) were Alberto Carramiiiana (INAOE), Emmanuel Mendez Palma (INAOE), Mari Paz Miralles (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, USA), and William Wall (INAOE). |
