Title Handbook of X-ray astronomy Author(s) Keith Arnaud (ed.);Randall Smith (ed.);Aneta Siemiginowska (ed.) Publication Cambridge 2011. Description viii, 197p. Series (Cambridge Observing Handboks for Research Astronomers) Abstract Note Written for graduate students, professional astronomers and researchers who want to start working in this field, this book is a practical guide to x-ray astronomy. The handbook begins with x-ray optics, basic detector physics and CCDs, before focussing on data analysis. It introduces the reduction and calibration of x-ray data, scientific analysis, archives, statistical issues and the particular problems of highly extended sources. The book describes the main hardware used in x-ray astronomy, emphasizing the implications for data analysis. The concepts behind common x-ray astronomy data analysis software are explained. The appendices present reference material often required during data analysis. ISBN,Price 9780521883733 : UKP 35.00(HB) Keyword(s) 1. EBOOK 2. EBOOK - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 3. X-RAY ASTRONOMY Item Type Book Multi-Media Links Please Click Here for Online Book Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location 024650   520.876-735(026)/ARN/024650  On Shelf     026864   520.876-735(026)/ARN/026864  On Shelf     OB1022   520.876-735(026)/ARN/  On Shelf     +Copy Specific Information