| Physics of the Solar System: Dynamics and Evolution, Space Physics, and Spacetime Structure Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Bertotti, B. (Author), Farinella, P. (Author), Vokrouhlicky, D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1402015097 ISBN-13: 9781402015090 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $132.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2003 Annotation: This volume covers most areas in the physics of the solar system, with special emphasis on gravitational dynamics; its gist is the rational, in particular mathematical, understanding of the main processes at work. Special stress is given to the variety of objects in the planetary system and their long-term evolution. The unique character of this book is its breadth and depth, which aims at bringing the reader to the threshold of original research; however, special chapters and introductory sections are included for the benefit of the beginner. Physics of the Solar System is based on the earlier work by B. Bertotti and P. Farinella: Physics of the Earth and the Solar System (Kluwer, 1990), which has been completely revised and updated, and more focused on the solar system. It generally attains a higher level than the previous version. This volume is generally suitable for post-graduate students and researchers in physics, especially in the field related to the solar system. A large amount of figures and diagrams is included, often compiled with real data. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy - Medical - Science | Physics - Astrophysics |
| Dewey: 523.2 |
| LCCN: 2003059387 |
| Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 1.22" H x 6.2" W x 9.68" (2.78 lbs) 706 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is a direct sequel to: B. Bcrtotri and P. Farinclla, "Physics of the Earth and the Solar System, Dynamics and Evolution. Space Navigation. Spa- cc-Time Structure" (Kluwcr Academic Publishers, 1990). Nearly 15 years af- tcr its publication it became evident that the volume was in need of a new edition to keep up with the outstanding progress and the changing perspectives in this field. David Vokrouhlicky agreed to collaborate on the project and be the third author. On March 25, 2000. after a tong illness and a heart transplant. Paolo Farinella passed away. We then decided that. rather than aiming at a second edition, it made more sense to rewrite the book anew. While its basic content and the structure of the chapters are the same, important new topics have been added, including the extrasolar planetary systems, transneptunian objects. accurate determination of reference frames and new space projects. Greater relevance has been given to scmiquantitarive discussions before intro- ducing formal developments: many figures have been added and updated and several errors corrected. More emphasis has given to the solar system, whereas geophysical topics have been left at a less advanced level. To mark this change the slightly differ ent title "Physics of the Solar System" was chosen. We wish to dedicate this book to the memory of Paolo Farinella. an out- standing scientist, an invaluable collaborator and a dear friend. |