000			02195 a2200253 4500
003			OSt
020			_a9783030273415
040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a523.1 _bG927a2
100			_aGrupen, Claus
245			_aAstroparticle physics [2nd ed.] _cClaus Grupen; contributed by Tilo Stroh
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_bSrpinger _c2020 _aBerlin
300			_axvii, 609p
440			_aUndergraduate texts in physics
490			_a/ edited by Kurt H. Becker ...[et.al.]
520			_aThis second, revised and thoroughly updated edition of the successful textbook by Claus Grupen describes the branch of astrophysics known as astroparticle physics. Using experimental methods known from cosmic ray and particle physics, astroparticle physics investigates processes of highest energies taking place in the universe. The new edition reports on progress made by recent discoveries in gravitational wave astronomy and neutrino astronomy (including all details needed to understand recent discoveries in multi-messenger experiments) and also astrobiology. After a historical introduction to the basics of elementary particles the author describes their interactions and the relevant detection techniques. The main body of the book concerns cosmic rays as well as particle processes in astrophysics and cosmology including the physics of the early universe. The book provides an orientation in the field of astroparticle physics that many beginners might be looking for.It also presents new sections exploring the interface between particle physics and cosmic radiation and illustrates the impact of particle physics discoveries to astroparticle physics. The physics is presented using little mathematics, and the results are illustrated by many diagrams and illustrative scientific cartoons which ease the reading of the book. Closing the gap between expert and popular level, the book is highly recommended for undergraduate students in physics or astronomy. It also includes an extensive glossary and a detailed index.
650			_aCosmology
650			_aAstrophysics and space science
650			_aAstronomy
700			_aStroh, Tilo [con.]
942			_cBK
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