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Quasars and Active Galactic Nuclei : An Introduction, Paperback by Kembhavi, ...

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Item Height: 0.9 in Item Width: 6.9 in Book Title: Quasars and Active Galactic Nuclei : An Introduction Item Length: 9.7 in Publication Year: 1999 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Item Weight: 27.5 Oz Number of Pages: 480 Pages ISBN: 9780521479899 Type: Textbook width: 6.9 in Subject: Physics / Astrophysics, Space Science, Astronomy Format: Trade Paperback Language: English Author: Jayant V. Narlikar, Ajit K. Kembhavi Subject Area: Science height: 0.9 in Publication Name: Quasars and Active Galactic Nuclei : an Introduction

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Quasars and Active Galactic Nuclei : An Introduction, Paperback by Kembhavi, .... Quasars and Active Galactic Nuclei : An Introduction, Paperback by Kembhavi, Ajit K.; Narlikar, Jayant V., ISBN 0521479894, ISBN-13 9780521479899, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive account of quasars and active galactic nuclei - one of the most dynamic topics in astrophysics. The latest observations and theoretical models are combined in this clear, pedagogic textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Researchers will also find this wide-ranging review derivations of key results ensure th is self-contained. And throughout, theories and models are critically compared with observations right across the spectrum. All the key topics are covered, including relativistic beaming, accretion disks, gravitational lensing and unification. Particular emphasis is placed on radio, X- and gamma-ray observations - not covered in any previous book.

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