The Universe in X-Rays

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Trümper, Joachim E. (Editor), Hasinger, Günther (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2008.
• Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library,
• Subjects: Physics.; Astronomy.; Astrophysics.; Cosmology.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Space sciences.; Nuclear physics.; Heavy ions.; Hadrons.; Elementary particles (Physics).; Quantum field theory.; Particle acceleration.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons.; Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory.; Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics.

In the last 45 years, X-ray astronomy has become an integral part of modern astrophysics and cosmology. There is a wide range of astrophysical objects and phenomena, where X-rays provide crucial diagnostics. In particular they are well suited to study hot plasmas and matter under extreme physical co...