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What Are Gammaray Bursts? (Princeton Frontiers In Physics)
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A Brief, Cuttingedge Introduction To The Brightest Cosmic Phenomena Known To Sciencegammaray Bursts Are The Brightestand, Until Recently, Among The Least Understoodcosmic Events In The Universe. Discovered By Chance During The Cold War, These Evanescent Highenergy Explosions Confounded Astronomers For Decades. But A Rapid Series Of Startling Breakthroughs Beginning In 1997 Revealed That The Majority Of Gammaray Bursts Are Caused By The Explosions Of Young And Massive Stars In The Vast Starforming Cauldrons Of Distant Galaxies. New Findings Also Point To Very Different Origins For Some Events, Serving To Complicate But Enrich Our Understanding Of The Exotic And Violent Universe. What Are Gammaray Bursts? Is A Succinct Introduction To This Fastgrowing Subject, Written By An Astrophysicist Who Is At The Forefront Of Today'S Research Into These Incredible Cosmic Phenomena.Joshua Bloom Gives Readers A Concise And Accessible Overview Of Gammaray Bursts And The Theoretical Framework That Physicists Have Developed To Make Sense Of Complex Observations Across The Electromagnetic Spectrum. He Traces The History Of Remarkable Discoveries That Led To Our Current Understanding Of Gammaray Bursts, And Reveals The Decisive Role These Phenomena Could Play In The Grand Pursuits Of Twentyfirst Century Astrophysics, From Studying Gravity Waves And Unveiling The Growth Of Stars And Galaxies After The Big Bang To Surmising The Ultimate Fate Of The Universe Itself.What Are Gammaray Bursts? Is An Essential Primer To This Exciting Frontier Of Scientific Inquiry, And A Mustread For Anyone Seeking To Keep Pace With Cuttingedge Developments In Physics Today.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'What Are Gamma-Ray Bursts?' A: 'What Are Gamma-Ray Bursts?' provides a concise introduction to gamma-ray bursts, explaining their significance as some of the brightest cosmic phenomena in the universe and their origins linked to the explosions of massive stars.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what is his expertise? A: The author, Joshua Bloom, is an astrophysicist recognized for his research on gamma-ray bursts, making him well-qualified to explain this complex subject.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'What Are Gamma-Ray Bursts?' contains 280 pages, offering a detailed yet accessible overview of the topic.
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- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'What Are Gamma-Ray Bursts?' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Can this book help me understand the science behind gamma-ray bursts? A: Yes, the book is designed to provide readers with an accessible overview of gamma-ray bursts, explaining the theoretical frameworks and historical discoveries related to these cosmic events.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in astrophysics? A: Absolutely, the book is written to be accessible and is suitable for readers who are new to astrophysics and want to learn about gamma-ray bursts.
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- Q: What scientific concepts are explored in the book? A: The book explores various scientific concepts, including the origins of gamma-ray bursts, their role in astrophysics, and their relevance to studying gravity waves and the evolution of stars and galaxies.