Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System
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Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System

  1. 567 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System

About this book

Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System focuses on planetary physics and chemistry. This book consists of 12 chapters. Chapters I to IV cover the general properties and environment of the planetary system. The solar system beyond Mars is elaborated in Chapters V to VIII, while the inner solar system is considered in Chapters XI to XII. In these chapters, this compilation specifically discusses the limitations on big bang nucleosynthesis; structure and classification of galaxies; and mass and angular momentum distribution. The radio wave propagation in space plasmas; interiors of Jupiter and Saturn; density and composition of icy satellites; and evaporation and non-gravitational forces are also deliberated. This text also explains the physical properties of meteorites; geology of the Moon; geophysical data on Mars; and search for extraterrestrial intelligence. This publication is a good reference for first-year graduate students who intend to take graduate courses in specialized areas of planetary sciences, as well as practicing Ph.D. scientists with training in physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, meteorology, and biology.

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Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2012
Print ISBN
9780124467408
eBook ISBN
9780323145848
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Astronomy & Astrophysics

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter I - Introduction
  7. Chapter II - Astronomical Perspective
  8. Chapter III - General Description of the Solar System
  9. Chapter IV - The Sun and the Solar Nebula
  10. Chapter V - The Major Planets
  11. Chapter VI - Pluto and the Icy Satellites of the Outer Planets
  12. Chapter VII - Comets and Meteors
  13. Chapter VIII - Meteorites and Asteroids
  14. Chapter IX - The Airless Rocky Bodies: lo, Phobos, Deimos, the Moon, and Mercury
  15. Chapter X - The Terrestrial Planets: Mars, Venus, and Earth
  16. Chapter XI - Planets and Life about Other Stars
  17. Chapter XII - Future Prospects
  18. Appendix I: Equilibrium Thermodynamics
  19. Appendix II: Absorption and Emission of Radiation by Quantum Oscillators
  20. Appendix III: Exploration of the Solar System
  21. Appendix IV: Basic Physical Constants
  22. Suggested Readings
  23. Index

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