Astrophysical Formulae Space, Time, Matter and Cosmology [Paperback]

This is a definitive reference of 2,100 fundamental formulae used in astronomy and astrophysics. It not only makes accessible all the indispensable equations employed in the field, but also carefully explains the physical assumptions and constants underlying them. The bibliography contains more than 1,900 citations of original papers. Accounting for nearly 20 years since the previous edition, this volume is significantly revised and expanded.This volume is a reference source of fundamental formulae in physics and astrophysics. In contrast to most of the usual compendia it carefully explains the physical assumptions entering the formulae. All the important results of physical theories are covered: electrodynamics, hydrodynamics, general relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, and so on. Over 2100 formulae are included, and the original papers for the formulae are cited together with papers on modern applications in a bibliography of over 1900 entries. For this new edition, a chapter on space, time, matter and cosmology has been included and the other chapters have been carefully revised.5. Space, Time, Matter and Cosmology.- References Volume II.- Author Index Volume II.- Subject Index Volume II.From the reviews
This latest up-date remains an essential source book for every student and every researcher in astrophysics, as well as in physics.
Irish Astronomical Journal, 2000

From reviews of the second edition
a magnificent compendium without which no astronomer's library would be complete.
Optica ActaThis classical work has become a standard reference in its field. For a long time the astronomers eagerly awaited the new edition. There is no competitive book on the market.Springer Book ArchivesDE