1st Edition
Introduction to the Maths and Physics of the Solar System
By Lucio Piccirillo
Copyright 2020
237 Pages
128 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
237 Pages
128 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
237 Pages
128 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
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This book provides readers with an understanding of the basic physics and mathematics that governs our solar system. It explores the mechanics of our Sun and planets; their orbits, tides, eclipses and many other fascinating phenomena. This book is a valuable resource for undergraduate students studying astronomy and should be used in conjunction with other introductory astronomy textbooks in the... Read more
Chapter 1. Basic Concepts
Chapter 2 Math and Physics Toolkit
Chapter 3. Celestial Mechanics
Chapter 4. Few Facts about the Solar System
Biography
Lucio Piccirillo is a Professor of Radio Astronomy Technology at the University of Manchester, UK, with extensive experience in designing and building cryogenic systems primarily used to cool astrophysical detectors. He has written more than 100 publications in international journals. He has written more than 100 publications in international journals and is the author of Miniature Sorption Coolers: Theory and Applications (CRC Press, 2018).
