X-ray Polarimetry : A New Window in Astrophysics Hardback
Edited by Ronaldo (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN), Rome) Bellazzini, Enrico Costa, Giorgio (Universita degli Studi Roma Tre) Matt, Gianpiero Tagliaferri
Part of the Cambridge Contemporary Astrophysics series
Hardback
Description
Due to the advent of a new generation of detectors, X-ray polarimetry promises to join X-ray imaging, spectroscopy and timing as one of the main observational techniques in high energy astrophysics.
This has renewed interest in the field, and indeed several polarimetric missions have recently been proposed.
This volume provides a complete and up-to-date view of the subject for researchers in astrophysics.
The contributors discuss the present status and perspectives of instruments, review current theoretical models, and examine future missions.
As well as detailed papers, the book contains broad reviews that can be easily understood by astrophysicists new to the field.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:384 pages, 113 Halftones, black and white; 127 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:08/07/2010
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- ISBN:9780521191845
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:384 pages, 113 Halftones, black and white; 127 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:08/07/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521191845
