The Chandra X-ray Observatory : exploring the high energy universe /

NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory has ushered in a revolution in X-ray astronomy. Over the last two decades Chandra has captured stunning celestial X-ray images, measured spectra and monitored light curves to reveal and map the hottest, most energetic regions of the universe. Celebrating its 20t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Wilkes, B. (Belinda) (Editor ), Tucker, Wallace H. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bristol [England] (Temple Circus, Temple Way, Bristol BS1 6HG, UK) : IOP Publishing, [2020]
Colección:AAS-IOP astronomy. Release 2.
Temas:
Chandra X-ray Observatory (U.S.)
X-ray astronomy.
Astronomical observation - observatories, equipment & methods.
SCIENCE / Astronomy.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Exploring the high-energy universe
  • 1.2. The Chandra X-ray Observatory
  • 1.3. Mechanisms for the production and absorption of x-rays in a cosmic setting
  • 1.4. Stars, planets, and solar system objects
  • 1.5. Supernovae and their remnants
  • 1.6. X-ray binaries
  • 1.7. X-rays from galaxies
  • 1.8. Supermassive black holes and active galactic nuclei
  • 1.9. Groups and clusters of galaxies
  • 1.10. Galaxy cluster cosmology
  • 1.11. Future missions
  • 2. Chandra X-ray Observatory overview
  • 2.1. Description of the Chandra X-ray Observatory "(Chandra)"
  • 2.2. Chandra operations
  • 2.3. Archives and science
  • 2.4. The Chandra source catalog
  • 2.5. Chandra's impact on astronomy
  • 3. Mechanisms for the production and absorption of cosmic x-rays
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Classical radiation processes
  • 3.3. Cyclotron and synchrotron radiation
  • 3.4. Brief introduction to quantum radiation processes
  • 3.5. Scattering of radiation by free electrons
  • 3.6. Bremsstrahlung
  • 3.7. Radiative recombination
  • 3.8. X-ray line emission
  • 3.9. Photoionization and x-ray absorption
  • 4. X-rays from stars and planetary systems
  • 4.1. X-rays from solar system bodies
  • 4.2. X-rays from low-mass stars
  • 4.3. X-ray studies of exoplanet systems
  • 4.4. X-rays from high-mass stars
  • 4.5. Intermediate-mass stars
  • 4.6. White dwarfs and white dwarf binary systems
  • 4.7. Epilogue
  • 5. Supernovae and their remnants
  • 5.1. Supernovae
  • 5.2. Supernova remnants
  • 5.3. Pulsar wind nebulae
  • 6. X-ray binaries
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. X-ray binaries in quiescence
  • 6.3. X-ray binaries in action
  • 6.4. Circumbinary and interstellar medium
  • 6.5. Extreme physics systems
  • 6.6. Summary
  • 7. X-rays from galaxies
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. X-ray binary populations
  • 7.3. Hot ISM and halos
  • 7.4. Nuclear BHs and AGNs
  • 7.5. AGN-galaxy interaction in nearby spiral galaxies
  • 7.6. Looking forward
  • 8. Supermassive black holes (active galactic nuclei)
  • 8.1. Observing SMBHs
  • 8.2. Accretion flow onto SMBH
  • 8.3. SMBH formation and growth
  • 8.4. AGN structure
  • 8.5. Jets and extended radio structures
  • 8.6. Finding supermassive black holes in x-ray surveys
  • 8.7. Final remarks
  • 9. Groups and clusters of galaxies
  • 9.1. Introduction
  • 9.2. Basic properties of clusters and the ICM
  • 9.3. AGN feedback in groups and clusters
  • 9.4. Atmospheric dynamics
  • 9.5. The future
  • 10. Galaxy cluster cosmology
  • 10.1. Introduction
  • 10.2. Cosmology with the FGAS test
  • 10.3. Cosmology with cluster number counts
  • 10.4. Dark matter
  • 10.5. Measurements of the Hubble constant
  • 10.6. Other fundamental physics
  • 10.7. Conclusions and Future prospects
  • 11. Future x-ray missions
  • 11.1. Approved missions
  • 11.2. Possible future US-based x-ray missions.

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