![Solar Energetic Particles]( "Solar Energetic Particles")
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Reames, D. V. (2021)
This open access book serves as a concise primer introducing the non-specialist reader to the physics of solar energetic particles (SEP). It systematically reviews the evidence …
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![Commercial and Military Uses of Outer Space]( "Commercial and Military Uses of Outer Space")
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de Zwart, M. (Ed), Henderson, S. (Ed) (2021)
This edited book brings together a diverse range of chapters on space related topics. The authors included in this book are drawn from Australia and overseas, from academia, …
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![Exploring the History of Southeast Asian Astronomy]( "Exploring the History of Southeast Asian Astronomy")
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Orchiston, W. (Ed), Vahia, M. N. (Ed) (2021)
This edited volume contains 24 different research papers by members of the History and Heritage Working Group of the Southeast Asian Astronomy Network. The chapters were prepared …
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![Angelo Secchi and Nineteenth Century Science]( "Angelo Secchi and Nineteenth Century Science")
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Chinnici, I. (Ed), Consolmagno, G. (Ed) (2021)
Angelo Secchi was a key figure in 19th century science. An Italian Jesuit and scientist, he helped lead the transition from astronomy to astrophysics and left a lasting legacy in …
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![Neutrinos, Dark Matter and Co.]( "Neutrinos, Dark Matter and Co.")
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Grupen, C. (2021)
In this essential, Claus Grupen discusses astroparticle physics in a short historical outline and describes the latest results without going into mathematical detail. As an …
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![The Rise of Astrophysics in Modern Spain]( "The Rise of Astrophysics in Modern Spain")
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Sánchez, F. (2021)
This book describes the unlikely development of astrophysics in Spain, set against the final decade of Franco’s rule and the country’s transition to democracy. The author, …
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![Optimization Under Uncertainty with Applications to Aerospace Engineering]( "Optimization Under Uncertainty with Applications to Aerospace Engineering")
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Vasile, M. (Ed) (2021)
In an expanding world with limited resources, optimization and uncertainty quantification have become a necessity when handling complex systems and processes. This book provides …
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![General Relativity and Cosmology]( "General Relativity and Cosmology")
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Adler, R. J. (2021)
Gravitational physics has now become a mainstream topic in physics and physics teaching. In particular cosmology and gravitational wave physics are at the focus of a great deal of …
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![NewSpace Systems Engineering]( "NewSpace Systems Engineering")
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Chechile, I. (2021)
This book provides a guide to engineering successful and reliable products for the NewSpace industry. By discussing both the challenges involved in designing technical artefacts, …
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![Pioneer and Master of Galactic Astronomy: Biographies of Jacobus C. Kapteyn and Jan Hendrik Oort - Set]( "Pioneer and Master of Galactic Astronomy: Biographies of Jacobus C. Kapteyn and Jan Hendrik Oort - Set")
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van der Kruit, P. C. (2021)
This is a set offering the Springer books “Pioneer of Galactic Astronomy: A Biography of Jacobus C. Kapteyn” (ISBN 978-3-030-55422-4) and “Master of Galactic Astronomy: A …
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![Pioneer of Galactic Astronomy: A Biography of Jacobus C. Kapteyn]( "Pioneer of Galactic Astronomy: A Biography of Jacobus C. Kapteyn")
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van der Kruit, P. C. (2021)
This non-technical biography of Jacobus Cornelius Kapteyn (1851-1922) presents to the general reader the scientific life of the astronomer who pioneered the studies of the …
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![Master of Galactic Astronomy: A Biography of Jan Hendrik Oort]( "Master of Galactic Astronomy: A Biography of Jan Hendrik Oort")
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van der Kruit, P. C. (2021)
This accessible and entertaining biography chronicles the life and triumphs of astronomer Jan Hendrik Oort, who helped lay the foundations of modern astronomy in the 20th century. …
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![Don't Be Afraid of Physics]( "Don't Be Afraid of Physics")
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Barrett, R., Delsanto, P. P. (2021)
With the aid of entertaining short stories, anecdotes, lucid explanations and straight-forward figures, this book challenges the perception that the world of physics is …
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![The Accretion and Obscured Growth of Supermassive Black Holes]( "The Accretion and Obscured Growth of Supermassive Black Holes")
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Boorman, P. (2021)
This thesis describes the application of state-of-the-art high-energy X-ray studies to the astronomical quest for understanding obscured active galactic nuclei (AGN). These AGN …
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![The Beauty of Space Art]( "The Beauty of Space Art")
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Ramer, J. (Ed), Miller, R. (Ed) (2021)
Long before humans wrote, we painted. From mud and ash to acrylic and computers, artists across the centuries have found countless inventive ways to explore and express some of …
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![The Politics and Perils of Space Exploration]( "The Politics and Perils of Space Exploration")
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Dawson, L. (2021)
This book examines the U.S. space program’s triumphs and failures in order to assess what constitutes a successful space policy. Using NASA and the space industry’s complex …
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![Role of Sample Return in Addressing Major Questions in Planetary Sciences]( "Role of Sample Return in Addressing Major Questions in Planetary Sciences")
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Anand, M. (Ed), Russell, S. (Ed), Lin, Y. (Ed), Wadhwa, M. (Ed), Marhas, K. K. (Ed), Tachibana, S. (Ed) (2021)
In the past 50 years, our understanding of the origin and evolution of the Solar System has grown exponentially, in large part due to the availability of meteorites and the …
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![The Physics of the Dark Photon]( "The Physics of the Dark Photon")
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Fabbrichesi, M., Gabrielli, E., Lanfranchi, G. (2021)
This book is about the dark photon which is a new gauge boson whose existence has been conjectured. Due to its interaction with the ordinary, visible photon, such a particle can …
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![Moon First and Mars Second]( "Moon First and Mars Second")
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Reneau, A. (2021)
This SpringerBrief explores the technological, economic, physiological, and psychological comparisons between a journey to the Moon versus a journey to Mars, taking into …
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![Design of Supporting Systems for Life in Outer Space]( "Design of Supporting Systems for Life in Outer Space")
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Dominoni, A. (2021)
This book is a rich source of information on design research and solutions for the support and development of space missions. International experiences and researches are …
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