FLASH! by Schilling, Govert ISBN 0521800536
From Student Book World
|
[edit] FLASH!
The story of gamma-ray burst research, from initial detection to most recent discoveries.
The origin and nature of gamma-ray bursts is currently one of the greatest mysteries in astrophysics. These tremendously powerful blasts produce more energy in a fraction of a second than our Sun does in ten billion years. Since their accidental discovery by American spy satellites over thirty years ago, astronomers have striven to understand these enigmatic explosions. It is only recently, thanks to an Italian-Dutch satellite, and powerful telescopes both on the ground and in space, that the mystery is beginning to be unravelled. Astronomers now realise that gamma-ray bursts are probably related to the birth of black holes in extremely distant galaxies. Flash! describes the fast moving field of gamma ray burst research, from the initial detection right up to the most recent discoveries. Based on interviews with leading scientists, this exciting book provides an inside view of the scientific challenges involved in unravelling the mystery of gamma-ray bursts.
[edit] Book Details
[edit] Title
FLASH!
[edit] Author
Schilling, Govert
[edit] ISBN
0521800536
[edit] Published
18/04/2002
[edit] Publisher
Cambridge University Press
[edit] Binding
hardback
[edit] Retail Price
22.99 (GBP)
[edit] Typical Price Online
20.69 (GBP)
[edit] Buy Book Online
If you wish to purchase FLASH!, written by Schilling, Govert and published by Cambridge University Press on 18/04/2002 then we have listed a few select online book retailers who can provide good value and service.
| ISBN 0521800536 |
|---|
