Carroll B An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics 2ed 2014 PDF

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An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, Second Edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the dramatic changes and advancements in astrophysics that have occurred over the past decade. The Second Edition of this market-leading book has been updated to include the latest results from relevant fields of astrophysics and advances in our theoretical understanding of astrophysical phenomena. Designed for sophomore-level astrophysics for astronomy and physics majors,An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics is now offered in two derivative versions: Introduction to Modern Stellar Astrophysics, Second Edition and Introduction to Modern Galactic Astrophysics and Cosmology, Second Edition. The core text is geared for courses in stellar structure and evolution, while the briefer books provide additional coverage of the solar system, galactic and extragalactic astronomy, dynamics, evolution, and cosmology.
Table of Contents
The Celestial Sphere
Celestial Mechanics
The Continuous Spectrum of Light
The Theory of Special Relativity
The Interaction of Light and Matter
Telescopes
Binary Systems and Stellar Parameters
The Classification of Stellar Spectra
Stellar Atmospheres
The Sun
The Interiors of Stars
The Interstellar Medium and Star Formation
Main Sequence and Post-Main-Sequence Stellar Evolution
Stellar Pulsation
The Fate of Massive Stars
The Degenerate Remnants of Stars
General Relativity and Black Holes
Close Binary Star Systems
The Terrestrial Planets
The Realms of the Giant Planets
Minor Bodies of the Solar System
Formation of Planetary Systems
The Nature of Galaxies
The Milky Way Galaxy
Galactic Evolution
The Structure of the Universe
Active Galaxies
Cosmology
The Early Universe