Physics and Chemistry of the Solar SystemAcademic Press, 2 dic 2012 - 566 páginas Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System focuses on planetary physics and chemistry. This book consists of 12 chapters. Chapters I to IV cover the general properties and environment of the planetary system. The solar system beyond Mars is elaborated in Chapters V to VIII, while the inner solar system is considered in Chapters XI to XII. In these chapters, this compilation specifically discusses the limitations on big bang nucleosynthesis; structure and classification of galaxies; and mass and angular momentum distribution. The radio wave propagation in space plasmas; interiors of Jupiter and Saturn; density and composition of icy satellites; and evaporation and non-gravitational forces are also deliberated. This text also explains the physical properties of meteorites; geology of the Moon; geophysical data on Mars; and search for extraterrestrial intelligence. This publication is a good reference for first-year graduate students who intend to take graduate courses in specialized areas of planetary sciences, as well as practicing Ph.D. scientists with training in physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, meteorology, and biology. |
Índice
| 1 | |
| 5 | |
| 44 | |
Chapter IV The Sun and the Solar Nebula | 66 |
Chapter V The Major Planets | 129 |
Chapter VI Pluto and the Icy Satellites of the Outer Planets | 222 |
Chapter VII Comets and Meteors | 278 |
Chapter VIII Meteorites and Asteroids | 304 |
Chapter XI Planets and Life about Other Stars | 502 |
Chapter XII Future Prospects | 510 |
Equilibrium Thermodynamics | 519 |
Absorption and Emission of Radiation by Quantum Oscillators | 524 |
Exploration of the Solar System | 527 |
Basic Physical Constants | 532 |
Suggested Readings | 533 |
| 538 | |
Términos y frases comunes
absorption abundance accretion adiabatic albedo altitude ammonia asteroids atmosphere atoms bodies carbon chemical chondrites cloud comet composition condensation core craters crust defined density difficult dust Earth electrons elements emission energy equilibrium Figure find fireballs first flow flux flyby fraction gases gradient gravitational heat helium hydrogen impact ions iron isotopic Jovian Jovian planets Jupiter Jupiter’s kamacite layer lunar magnetic field magnetosphere Mars mass material melting Mercury metal meteorites methane minerals molecules Moon Neptune observed olivine orbit orbital period oxidation oxygen particles phase photolysis photons planet planetary polar pressure produced pyroxene radiation radius reactions reflected region regolith rock rotation satellites Saturn significant silicates solar nebula Solar System solar wind solid spacecraft spectral speed stars sufficient sulfide sulfur surface taenite temperature terrestrial terrestrial planets thermal tion Uranus vapor velocity Venus wavelength