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Book Synopsis: This concise textbook, designed specifically for a one-semester course in astrophysics, introduces astrophysical concepts to undergraduate science and engineering students with a background in college-level, calculus-based physics. The text is organized into five parts covering: stellar properties; stellar structure and evolution; the interstellar medium and star/planet formation; the Milky Way and other galaxies; and cosmology. Structured around short easily digestible chapters, instructors have flexibility to adjust their course's emphasis as it suits them. Exposition drawn from the author's decade of teaching his course guides students toward a basic but quantitative understanding, with 'quick questions' to spur practice in basic computations, together with more challenging multi-part exercises at the end of each chapter. Advanced concepts like the quantum nature of energy and radiation are developed as needed. The text's approach and level bridge the wide gap between introductory astronomy texts for non-science majors and advanced undergraduate texts for astrophysics majors.
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Are you ready to explore the wonders of the universe? Look no further than our Fundamentals of Astrophysics Book! Specifically designed for undergraduate science and engineering students, this concise textbook will take you on an incredible journey through the cosmos. Whether you have a background in college-level physics or are just starting out, this book will guide you towards a basic but quantitative understanding of astrophysical concepts.
With its organized five-part structure, the Fundamentals of Astrophysics Book covers everything from stellar properties and evolution to the interstellar medium and star/planet formation. You'll even delve into the mysteries of the Milky Way and other galaxies, and gain insights into the fascinating field of cosmology. No matter where your interest lies, this textbook offers the flexibility for instructors to adjust their course's emphasis to match their students' needs.
What sets this book apart is its approachability. The author, drawing from a decade of teaching experience, has crafted a text that is both engaging and informative. Each chapter is structured in a way that is easy to digest, with 'quick questions' to help you practice basic computations and more challenging multi-part exercises to test your skills. From stellar evolution to the quantum nature of energy and radiation, you'll explore advanced concepts at a pace that suits you.
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