| Exploring the Universe: A Festschrift in Honor of R Giacconi Contributor(s): Gursky, Herbert (Editor), Ruffini, Remo (Editor), Stella, Luigi (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9810244231 ISBN-13: 9789810244231 Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $166.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2000 Annotation: This volume is dedicated to Riccardo Giacconi for his sixty-fifth birthday, on the occasion of his being awarded a "Laurea Honoris Causa" in physics at the University of Rome "La Sapienza". Ameeting was held in his honor, and presentations were given that reflected the state-of-the-art of research on subjects related to Giacconi's scientific interests and achievements through the decades. This volume is based upon the papers presented at that meeting. It provides a tribute to Riccardo Giacconi for his outstanding contributions towards opening up the entire field of high energy astrophysics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - Science | Cosmology - Science | Astronomy |
| Dewey: 523 |
| Series: Advanced Astrophysics and Cosmology |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.34" W x 8.74" (1.43 lbs) 396 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume is dedicated to Riccardo Giacconi for his sixty-fifth birthday, on the occasion of his being awarded a "Laurea Honoris Causa" in physics at the University of Rome "La Sapienza". A meeting was held in his honor, and presentations were given that reflected the state-of-the-art of research on subjects related to Giacconi's scientific interests and achievements through the decades. This volume is based upon the papers presented at that meeting. It provides a tribute to Riccardo Giacconi for his outstanding contributions towards opening up the entire field of high energy astrophysics. |
