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Longair, Malcolm Sim was born on May 18, 1941. Son of James Sim and Lily Longair.
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The highly acclaimed first edition of High Energy Astrophysics instantly established itself as a classic in the teaching of contemporary astronomy. Reflecting the immense interest and developments in the subject, Professor Longair has developed the second edition into three texts; in this second volume he provides a comprehensive discussion of the high energy astrophysics of stars, the Galaxy and the interstellar medium. He develops an understanding for the essential physics with an elegance and infectious enthusiasm for which his teaching is internationally renowned, illustrating the issues throughout with results from the forefront of research. This book takes the student with an undergraduate background in physics and mathematics--but not necessarily with training in astronomy--to the point where current astrophysical research can be understood.
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(The highly acclaimed first edition of High Energy Astroph...)
The highly acclaimed first edition of High Energy Astrophysics instantly established itself as a classic in the teaching of contemporary astronomy. Reflecting the immense interest and developments in the subject, Professor Longair has developed the second edition into three texts; in this second volume he provides a comprehensive discussion of the high energy astrophysics of stars, the Galaxy and the interstellar medium. He develops an understanding for the essential physics with an elegance and infectious enthusiasm for which his teaching is internationally renowned, illustrating the issues throughout with results from the forefront of research. This book takes the student with an undergraduate background in physics and mathematics--but not necessarily with training in astronomy--to the point where current astrophysical research can be understood.
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This second edition of a popular text demonstrates how physics can be appreciated through a series of case studies spanning a complete university physics course. Highlights include three new chapters on Newton's laws (one on ancient astronomy up to the time of Galileo, one on Galileo, and one on Newton); a new chapter on dimensional methods, chaos and self-organized criticality; and a new chapter on the technology of cosmology. Although all the arguments are presented precisely in physical and mathematical terminology, the book is written in a relatively non-technical manner, intended to convey a deep understanding and appreciation of the incredible achievements of theorists in creating the structure of modern physics. First Edition Hb (1984): 0-521-25550-3 First Edition Pb (1984): 0-521-27553-9
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High energy astrophysics is one of the most exciting areas of contemporary astronomy, covering the most energetic phenomena in the universe. The highly acclaimed first edition of Professor Longair's book immediately established itself as an essential textbook on high energy astrophysics. In this complete revision, the subject matter has expanded to the point where two volumes are desirable. In the first, a thorough treatment is given of the physical processes that govern the behavior of particles in astrophysical environments such as interstellar gas, neutron stars, and black holes. Special emphasis is placed on how observations are made in high energy astrophysics and the limitations imposed on them. The tools of the astronomer and high energy astrophysicist are introduced in the context of specific astronomical problems. The material in Volume 1 leads to a study of all kinds of high energy phenomena in the galaxy and universe given in the second volume. This book assumes that readers have some knowledge of physics and mathematics at the undergraduate level, but no prior knowledge of astronomy is required. The pair of books covers all aspects of modern high energy astrophysics to the point where current research can be understood.
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Longair, Malcolm Sim was born on May 18, 1941. Son of James Sim and Lily Longair.
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Physics, Queen's College, Dundee. Bachelor of Science, University St. Andrews, 1963. Master of Arts, Cavendish Laboratory, University Cambridge.
Doctor of Philosophy, 1967. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Dundee, 1982.
Research fellow Royal Commission for Exhibition of 1951, 1966—1968. Exchange fellow Royal Society, Russia, 1968—1969. Research fellow Clare Hall, Cambridge University, 1967—1971.
Official fellow, 1971—1980. Demonstrator in physics Cambridge University, 1970—1975. Lecturer in physics, 1975—1980.
Astronomer royal Scotland, 1980—1990. Regius professor astronomy University Edinburgh, Scotland, 1980—1990. Director Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, 1980—1990.
Jacksonian professor natural philosophy University Cambridge, since 1991. Visiting professor radio astronomy California Institute of Technology, 1972. Visiting professor astronomy Institute Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey, 1978.
Regent's fellow Smithsonian Institute, SAO-Harvard University, 1990. Chairman A II committee astronomy Space and Radio Board Strategic Research Centre, 1979—1980. Member Space Telescope Advisory Panel, since 1977.
Member committee European Space Agency Astronomy Working Group, 1975—1978, European Space Agency Space Telescope Working Group, since 1977, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Telescope Science working Group, since 1977. Chairman Gemini Board, since 1994.
(This second edition of a popular text demonstrates how ph...)
(The highly acclaimed first edition of High Energy Astroph...)
(The highly acclaimed first edition of High Energy Astroph...)
(High energy astrophysics is one of the most exciting area...)
(A non fiction research about the orgin of Universe.)
(Volume 1, Particles, Photons and their Detection. Volume ...)
(Book by Longair, Professor Malcolm S.)
(Book by Longair, Malcolm S.)
Member Space Telescope Adviser. Member committee
Married Deborah Janet Howard, 1975.