| Description |
1 online resource |
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Astrophysics and space science library, 0067-0057 ; 386 |
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Astrophysics and space science library ; 386.
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| Contents |
An Introduction to 50 Years of Research on Quasars / Paola Marziani, Jack W. Sulentic and Mauro D'Onofrio -- Quasars in the Life of Astronomers / Mauro D'Onofrio, Paola Marziani, Jack W. Sulentic, Suzy Collin and Giancarlo Setti, et al. -- Quasars: The Observational Perspectives / Mauro D'Onofrio, Paola Marziani, Jack W. Sulentic, Greg Shields and Martin Gaskell, et al. -- Quasars Classes and Their Relationships / Mauro D'Onofrio, Paola Marziani, Jack W. Sulentic, Deborah Dultzin and Yuri Efimov, et al. -- From Observations to Physical Parameters / Mauro D'Onofrio, Paola Marziani, Jack W. Sulentic, Greg Shields and Shai Kaspi, et al. -- Models of Quasars / Mauro D'Onofrio, Paola Marziani, Jack W. Sulentic, Julian Krolik and Martin Gaskell, et al. -- Quasars in the Cosmic Environment / Mauro D'Onofrio, Paola Marziani, Jack W. Sulentic, Deborah Dultzin and Gordon Richards, et al. -- The Future of Quasar Studies / Mauro D'Onofrio, Paola Marziani, Jack W. Sulentic, Suzy Collin and Alberto Franceschini, et al. -- Fifty Years of Quasars: Current Impressions and Future Perspectives / Jack W. Sulentic, Paola Marziani and Mauro D'Onofrio |
| Summary |
The 50th anniversary of the discovery of quasars in 1963 presents an interesting opportunity to ask questions about the current state of quasar research. Formatted as a series of interviews with noted researchers in the field, each of them asked to address a specific set of questions covering topics selected by the editors, this book deals with the historical development of quasar research and discusses how advances in instrumentation and computational capabilities have benefitted quasar astronomy and have changed our basic understanding of quasars. In the last part of the book the interviews address the current topic of the role of quasars in galaxy evolution. They summarise open issues in understanding active galactic nuclei and quasars and present an outlook regarding what future observational facilities both on the ground and in space might reveal. Its interview format, the fascinating topic of quasars and black holes, and the lively recollections and at times controversial views of the contributors make this book both rewarding and a pleasure to read! ¡ |
| Analysis |
Astronomy |
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Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology |
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astronomie |
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fysica |
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physics |
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Physics (General) |
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Fysica (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Quasars.
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SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
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Physique.
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Astronomie.
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Quasars
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
D'Onofrio, Mauro.
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Marziani, Paola
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Sulentic, Jack W.
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| ISBN |
9783642275647 |
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3642275648 |
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