Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System, Revised Edition
- 1st Edition - November 12, 1997
- Latest edition
- Author: John S. Lewis
- Language: English
Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System, Revised Edition is a comprehensive survey of the planetary physics and physical chemistry of the part of the universe that is best… Read more
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Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System, Revised Edition is a comprehensive survey of the planetary physics and physical chemistry of the part of the universe that is best understood--our own solar system. Although many fundamental questions remain unanswered, or even unasked, research in these areas has advanced quickly, and the planetary sciences have benefited from both earth-based and spacecraft-based experimentation. These experiments form the basis of thisencyclopedic reference, which skillfully fuses synthesis and explanation. Detailed chapters review each of the major planetary bodies as well as asteroids, comets, and other small orbitals. With this reference, astronomers, physicists, and planetary scientists will have a state-of-the-art book whose uses include both teaching and research. This new version, featuring approximately 10% new material, will also prove an invaluable addition to any library in astronomy, planetary physics, and astrophysics.
@bul:* Contains updated material since the first edition
* Aimed at a higher level with a broader scope than previous texts
* Examines the astronomical content of the solar system and the planetary content of earth
* Amply illustrated throughout
* Reviews each of the major planetary bodies as well as asteroids, comets, and other small orbitals
Advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty in planetary physics, physical chemistry, astrophysics, and astronomy.
(Chapter Headings) Introduction. Astronomical Perspective. General Description of the Solar System. The Sun and the Solar Nebula. The Major Planets. Pluto and the Icy Satellites of the Outer Planets. Comets and Meteors. Meteorites and Asteroids. The Airless Rocky Planets: Io, Phobos, and Deimos, the Moon, and Mercury. The Terrestrial Planets: Mars, Venus, and Earth. Planets and Life About Other Stars. Future Prospects. Appendix I: Equilibrium Thermodynamics. Appendix II: Absorption and Emission of Radiation by Quantum Oscillators. Appendix III: Exploration of the Solar System. Appendix IV: Basic Physical Constants. References. Subject Index.
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 12, 1997
- Language: English
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John S. Lewis
John S. Lewis is Professor of Planetary Sciences and Co-Director of the Space Engineering Research Center of the University of Arizona, has concentrated in recent years on the material and energy resources of nearby space and on the hazards and opportunities presented to mankind by the Near-Earth Asteroids. He is a former Professor of Planetary Sciences and Chemistry at MIT and a Visiting Professor at Cal Tech. He has served as Chairman of a number of international conferences on space science and space development. His contributions to planetary science include the first prediction of coloring matter in the atmosphere of Jupiter. He is also the author of several popular science books, including Rain of Iron and Ice, a popular account of the impact hazard, and Mining the Sky, a survey of resource opportunities in space and their relevance to economic, resource, and environmental issues on Earth. He is also the editor of a 1000-page technical volume, Resources of Near-Earth Space. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of American Rocket Company, and is presently an advisor to the Space Development Corporation's Near-Earth Asteroid Prospector (NEAP) mission.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S.A.