Astrophysics Update [Hardcover]

Written by leading exponents in the field, this collection of timely reviews presents observational methods and the latest results of astronomical research as well as their theoretical foundations and interrelations, providing information and scientifically rigorous coverage.

From the Contents: Particle Astrophysics.- Dark Matter Searches.- The Cosmic Microwave Background.- The Early Universe.- Large-Scale Structure of the Universe.- Evolution and Morphology of Galaxies.- Active Galaxies and Black Holes.- The Cosmic Distance Scale.- Galactic Structure.- Star and Planet Formation.- Stellar Evolution.- Stellar Nucleosynthesis and Supernovae.- Instrumentation for Astrophysical Research.- Gravitational Wave Research.- Gamma-Ray Bursts.

From the reviews:

[...] this book is especially suited for professional astrophysicists and astronomers, but also for postgraduate science students looking to enlarge their horizon. The book is a typical Springer edition: very well printed and with clear drawings and figures. It has a hard cover and is solidly bound, so it will survive many years of intensive use. (Physicalia 2005, 57, page 203-204)

This book aims to give a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in a wide range of areas of current astrophysics research. & Each chapter provides an extensive list of up-to-date references including links to relevant webpages. & Judicious use is made of graphs and diagrams to illustrate theoretical concepts & without recourse to lots of equations. & I thoroughly recommend Astrophysics Update as an excellent, highly readable overview of current astrophysics research. (Dr. M. Hendry, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 46 (4), July-August, 2005)

This book is the first volume of a new series devoted to topical and timely reviews on astrophysics written by leading researchers in the field, but in a style accessible to a broad readership of scientists. & tlS