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| 101 |
Benest, Daniel |
Impacts on Earth |
I03979 |
1998 |
eBook |
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| 102 |
Nikku Madhusudhan (ed.) |
ExoFrontiers: Big questions in exoplanetary science |
OB1692 |
2021 |
eBook |
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| 103 |
Steven J. Dick |
Astrobiology, discovery, and societal impact |
026486 |
2018 |
Book |
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| 104 |
David A. Rothery (Ed.) |
Introduction to astrobiology |
026487 |
2018 |
Book |
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| 105 |
Bing Zhang |
Physics of gamma-ray bursts |
026493 |
2019 |
Book |
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| 106 |
Douglas A. Vakoch (ed.) |
Drake equation: Estimating the Prevalence of Extraterrestial Life through the Age |
025974 |
2015 |
Book |
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| 107 |
Chandra Wickramasinghe |
Search for our cosmic ancestry |
025956 |
2015 |
Book |
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| 108 |
Ludmilla Kolokolova (ed.) |
Polarimetry of stars and planetary systems |
026008 |
2015 |
Book |
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| 109 |
Jack J. Lissauer |
Fundamental planetary science: Physics, Chemistry and Habitability |
025260 |
2013 |
Book |
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| 110 |
Peter Ulmschneider |
Intelligent life in the universe: Principles and Requirements Behind Its Emergence |
025269 |
2006 |
Book |
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| Title | Impacts on Earth |
| Author(s) | Benest, Daniel;Froeschle, Claude |
| Publication | Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1998. |
| Description | XVII, 248 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Impact phenomena play an essential role in the formation of planets and great influence during their evolution. The first part of this book describes the dynamics that propels asteroids in our solar system; the second part is devoted to impact phenomena; the third inspects terrestrial impacts of asteroids and the hazards due to space debris orbiting our planet. The book addresses scientists working in astronomy, extraterrestrial physics and geophysics. But it should also be of great interest to a learned public that wants to know about the most recent developments in this fast-moving field of theoretical and observational research |
| ISBN,Price | 9783540697039 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. ASTROPHYSICS
5. Astrophysics and Astroparticles
6. EBOOK
7. EBOOK - SPRINGER
8. GEOPHYSICS
9. Geophysics/Geodesy
10. Observations, Astronomical
11. PLANETOLOGY
12. SPACE SCIENCES
13. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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| Title | ExoFrontiers: Big questions in exoplanetary science |
| Author(s) | Nikku Madhusudhan (ed.) |
| Publication | Bristol, Institute of Physics Publishing, 2021. |
| Abstract Note | This book is a compendium of key scientific questions, challenges, and opportunities across different areas of exoplanetary science. The field is currently experiencing rapid growth, and the book provides a front-row view of the advancements at the cutting-edge of the field. Each chapter contains a short exposition on the most important open questions, challenges, and opportunities in a specific area from the perspective of one or more top experts in the area. It provides a starting point for researchers, experts and non-experts alike, to obtain a quick overview of the forefront of exoplanetary science and a vision for the future of the field. Topics range from observational developments and techniques, including exoplanet detection and characterisation methods and state-of-the-art and future missions, to exoplanet theory and modelling including planet formation, planetary interiors, atmospheres, habitability and the search for life. |
| ISBN,Price | 9780750314725 : £ 180.00(Online) |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS
4. EXOPLANET TRANSITS
5. EXOPLANETS
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| Title | Astrobiology, discovery, and societal impact |
| Author(s) | Steven J. Dick |
| Publication | Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2018. |
| Description | x, 384p. |
| Series | (Astrobiology) |
| Abstract Note | The search for life in the universe, once the stuff of science fiction, is now a robust worldwide research program with a well-defined roadmap probing both scientific and societal issues. This volume examines the humanistic aspects of astrobiology, systematically discussing the approaches, critical issues, and implications of discovering life beyond Earth. What do the concepts of life and intelligence, culture and civilization, technology and communication mean in a cosmic context? What are the theological and philosophical implications if we find life - and if we do not? Steven J. Dick argues that given recent scientific findings, the discovery of life in some form beyond Earth is likely and so we need to study the possible impacts of such a discovery and formulate policies to deal with them. The remarkable and often surprising results are presented here in a form accessible to disciplines across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. |
| ISBN,Price | 9781108426763 : £ 54.99(HB) |
| Classification | 524.8-88
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| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. ASTROCULTURE
3. LIFE IN UNIVERSE
4. LIFE ON OTHER PLANETS
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| 026486 |
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| Title | Introduction to astrobiology |
| Author(s) | David A. Rothery (Ed.);Iain Gilmour (ed.);Mark A. Sephton (ed.) |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| Publication | Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2018. |
| Description | vi, 392p. |
| Abstract Note | How did life on Earth begin? How common is it elsewhere in the Universe? Written and edited by planetary scientists and astrobiologists, this undergraduate-level textbook provides an introduction to the origin and nature of life, the habitable environments in our solar system and the techniques most successfully used for discovery and characterisation of exoplanets. This third edition has been thoroughly revised to embrace the latest developments in this field. Updated topics include the origins of water on Earth, the exploration of habitable environments on Mars, Europa and Enceladus, and the burgeoning discoveries in exoplanetary systems. Ideal for introductory courses on the subject, the textbook is also well-suited for self-study. It highlights important concepts and techniques in boxed summaries, with questions and exercises throughout the text, with full solutions provided. |
| ISBN,Price | 9781108430838 : £ 44.99(PB) |
| Classification | 524.8-88
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| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. EXOPLANETARY SYSTEMS
3. EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE
4. HABITABLE WORLD
5. ICY BODIES
6. ORIGIN OF LIFE
7. ORIGINS OF WATER
8. TITAN
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| 026487 |
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| Title | Physics of gamma-ray bursts |
| Author(s) | Bing Zhang |
| Publication | Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2019. |
| Description | xix, 579p. |
| Abstract Note | Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are the most luminous explosions in the universe, which within seconds release energy comparable to what the Sun releases in its entire lifetime. The field of GRBs has developed rapidly and matured over the past decades. Written by a leading researcher, this text presents a thorough treatment of every aspect of the physics of GRBs. It starts with an overview of the field and an introduction to GRB phenomenology. After laying out the basics of relativity, relativistic shocks, and leptonic and hadronic radiation processes, the volume covers all topics related to GRBs, including a general theoretical framework, afterglow and prompt emission models, progenitor, central engine, multi-messenger aspects (cosmic rays, neutrinos, and gravitational waves), cosmological connections, and broader impacts on fundamental physics and astrobiology. It is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and experienced researchers in the field of GRBs and high-energy astrophysics in general.
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| ISBN,Price | 9781107027619 : £ 57.99(HB) |
| Classification | 520.876-732
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| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. GAMMA-RAY BURSTS
3. GRAVITATIONAL WAVES
4. HADRONIC PRECESS
5. LEPTONIC PRECESS
6. RELATIVITY
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| 026493 |
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520.876-732/ZHA/026493 |
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| Title | Drake equation: Estimating the Prevalence of Extraterrestial Life through the Age |
| Author(s) | Douglas A. Vakoch (ed.);Matthew F. Dowd (ed.) |
| Publication | Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2015. |
| Description | xxii, 319p. |
| Series | (Cambridge Astrobiology) |
| Abstract Note | n this compelling book, leading scientists and historians explore the Drake Equation, which guides modern astrobiology's search for life beyond Earth. First used in 1961 as the organising framework for a conference in Green Bank, West Virginia, it uses seven factors to estimate the number of extraterrestrial civilisations in our galaxy. Using the equation primarily as a heuristic device, this engaging text examines the astronomical, biological, and cultural factors that determine the abundance or rarity of life beyond Earth and provides a thematic history of the search for extraterrestrial life. Logically structured to analyse each of the factors in turn, and offering commentary and critique of the equation as a whole, contemporary astrobiological research is placed in a historical context. Each factor is explored over two chapters, discussing the pre-conference thinking and a modern analysis, to enable postgraduates and researchers to better assess the assumptions that guide their research. |
| ISBN,Price | 9781107073654 : UKP 99.99(HB) |
| Classification | 524.8-88
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| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. DRAKE EQUATION
3. EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE
4. LIFE ON OTHER PLANETS
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| 025974 |
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524.8-88/VAK/025974 |
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| Title | Polarimetry of stars and planetary systems |
| Author(s) | Ludmilla Kolokolova (ed.);James Hough (ed.);Anny-Chantal Levasseur-Regourd (ed.) |
| Publication | Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2015. |
| Description | xviii, 487p. |
| Abstract Note | Summarising the striking advances of the last two decades, this reliable introduction to modern astronomical polarimetry provides a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art techniques, models and research methods. Focusing on optical and near-infrared wavelengths, each detailed, up-to-date chapter addresses a different facet of recent innovations, including new instrumentation, techniques and theories; new methods based on laboratory studies, enabling the modelling of polarimetric characteristics for a wide variety of astronomical objects; emerging fields of polarimetric exploration, including proto-planetary and debris discs, icy satellites, transneptunian objects, exoplanets, and the search for extraterrestrial life; and unique results produced by space telescopes, and polarimeters aboard exploratory spacecraft. With contributions from an international team of accomplished researchers, this is an ideal resource for astronomers and researchers working in astrophysics, earth sciences, and remote sensing keen to learn more about this valuable diagnostic tool. The book is dedicated to the memory of renowned polarimetrist Tom Gehrels. |
| ISBN,Price | 9781107043909 : US $150.00(HB) |
| Classification | 520.84
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| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. ASTRONOMICAL POLARIMETRY
3. DEBRIS DISCS
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
6. EXOBIOLOGY
7. ICY SATELLITE
8. NEAR INFRARED WAVELENGTH
9. OPTICAL WAVELENGHTS
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| Title | Fundamental planetary science: Physics, Chemistry and Habitability |
| Author(s) | Jack J. Lissauer;Imke De Pater |
| Publication | Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2013. |
| Description | xiv, 583p. |
| Abstract Note | A quantitative introduction to the Solar System and planetary systems science for advanced undergraduate students, this engaging new textbook explains the wide variety of physical, chemical, and geological processes that govern the motions and properties of planets. The authors provide an overview of our current knowledge and discuss some of the unanswered questions at the forefront of research in planetary science and astrobiology today. They combine knowledge of the Solar System and the properties of extrasolar planets with astrophysical observations of ongoing star and planet formation, offering a comprehensive model for understanding the origin of planetary systems. The book concludes with an introduction to the fundamental properties of living organisms and the relationship that life has to its host planet. With more than 200 exercises to help students learn how to apply the concepts covered, this textbook is ideal for a one-semester or two-quarter course for undergraduate students. |
| ISBN,Price | 9780521618557 : US $60.00(PB) |
| Classification | 523.4
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| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. PLANETARY RINGS
3. PLANETARY SCIENCE
4. SOLAR SYSTEM DYNAMICS
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