Formation and Evolution of Galaxy Outskirts (IAU S321)
Formation and Evolution of Galaxy Outskirts (IAU S321)

Author: Armando Gil de Paz

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-02-28

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781107169883

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The borders between galaxies and the almost empty intergalactic medium are ill-defined regions where gas struggles to form stars. The proceedings of IAU Symposium 321 summarize our current understanding of the rarefied universe and prepare for the optimal exploitation of upcoming astronomical instruments. They discuss the most recent advances in the study of the stellar, dust and gas content of galaxy outskirts, going from resolved stellar populations in the Milky Way and in the Local Group to the study of high-redshift systems. Such a broad approach, both in terms of galaxy components and evolutionary epochs, is necessary to take full advantage of the recent discoveries made by facilities at all wavelengths, to deepen our knowledge of the assembly and evolution of these elusive regions and to establish their role within the evolution of galaxies as a whole and their interactions with the surrounding intergalactic medium.

Introduction to Galaxy Formation and Evolution
Introduction to Galaxy Formation and Evolution

Author: Andrea Cimatti

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-10-17

Total Pages: 587

ISBN-13: 1107134765

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A comprehensive examination of nearly fourteen billion years of galaxy formation and evolution, from primordial gas to present-day galaxies.

Unsolved Problems in Stellar Evolution
Unsolved Problems in Stellar Evolution

Author: Space Telescope Science Institute (U.S.)

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2000-04-13

Total Pages: 780

ISBN-13: 9780521780919

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The most comprehensive and up-to-date survey available on stellar structure and evolution, with a special emphasis on currently unsolved problems.

Star-Formation Rates of Galaxies
Star-Formation Rates of Galaxies

Author: Andreas Zezas

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2021-04-29

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1316877523

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Star-formation is one of the key processes that shape the current state and evolution of galaxies. This volume provides a comprehensive presentation of the different methods used to measure the intensity of recent or on-going star-forming activity in galaxies, discussing their advantages and complications in detail. It includes a thorough overview of the theoretical underpinnings of star-formation rate indicators, including topics such as stellar evolution and stellar spectra, the stellar initial mass function, and the physical conditions in the interstellar medium. The authors bring together in one place detailed and comparative discussions of traditional and new star-formation rate indicators, star-formation rate measurements in different spatial scales, and comparisons of star-formation rate indicators probing different stellar populations, along with the corresponding theoretical background. This is a useful reference for students and researchers working in the field of extragalactic astrophysics and studying star-formation in local and higher-redshift galaxies.

Square Rounds
Square Rounds

Author: Tony Harrison

Publisher:

Published: 1992-01

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 9780571168682

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Directly inspired by events during the Gulf War, this play looks at the history of relations between the East and the West, and warfare in particular. Tony Harrison is the author of The Trackers of Oxyrhynchus.

Stellar Populations (IAU S262)
Stellar Populations (IAU S262)

Author: International Astronomical Union. Symposium

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2010-04-29

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 9780521764841

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IAU Symposium 262 presents reviews on the current understanding of the theories of stellar evolution, galaxy formation and galaxy evolution. It emphasises what we have learned in the past few years from massive surveys covering large portions of the sky (e.g. SDSS, HDF, UDF, GOODS, COSMOS). Several critical aspects of research on stellar populations deserve further effort in order to be brought in tune with other areas of astrophysical research. The next ten years will see the opening of major observatories that will increase the quality and quantity of astronomical data by orders of magnitude. The expected benefits from these instruments for the study of stellar populations are explored. This critical review of state of the art observational and theoretical work will appeal to all those working on stellar populations, from distant galaxies to local resolved galaxies and galactic star clusters.

A Decade of Hubble Space Telescope Science
A Decade of Hubble Space Telescope Science

Author: Space Telescope Science Institute (U.S.). Symposium

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2003-06-26

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780521824590

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The Hubble Space Telescope has made some of the most dramatic discoveries in the history of astronomy. From its vantage point 600km above the Earth, Hubble is able to capture images and spectra that would be difficult or impossible to obtain from the ground. This volume represents some of the most important scientific achievements of the Hubble Space Telescope in its first decade of operation. Written by world experts, this is an indispensable collection of review articles for researchers and graduate students.

Astrophysics of Life
Astrophysics of Life

Author: Mario Livio

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2005-01-20

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781139442145

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Astrobiology is one of the hottest areas of current research, reflecting not only impressive advances in the understanding of the origin of life but also the discovery of over 100 extrasolar planets in recent years. This volume is based on a meeting held in 2002 at the Space Telescope Science Institute, which aimed to lay the astrophysical groundwork for locating habitable places in the Universe. Written by leading scientists in the field, it covers a range of topics relevant to the search for life in the Universe, including: cosmology and its implications for the emergence of life, the habitable zone in the Milky Way Galaxy, the formation of stars and planets, the study of interstellar and interplanetary matter, searches for extrasolar planets, the synthesis of organic material in space, and spectroscopic signatures that could be used to detect life. This is an invaluable resource for both professional researchers and graduate students.

Supernovae and Gamma-Ray Bursts
Supernovae and Gamma-Ray Bursts

Author: Mario Livio

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2001-07-02

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9780521791410

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Covers both observations and theoretical developments in the area; valuable for researchers and graduate students.