Mathematics of Radiative Transfer

Klappentext This tract gives a simple but rigorous treatment of some of the mathematical problems which arise in the theory of the transfer of radiation through the atmosphere of a star. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I. Auxiliary Mathematics: 1. The Equation of Transfer; 2. The H- Functions; 3. Integral Operators; Part II. Milne Equations: 4. Iterative Solutions; 5. The Wiener-Hopf Solution; 6. Solutions of the Non-Homogeneous Equation; 7. Finite Atmospheres: Preliminary Results; 8. The X- and Y-Functions; 9. Finite Atmospheres: Further Results; 10. Anisothropic Scattering.

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• Authors: I. W. Busbridge, I.w. Busbridge
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.11.2008
• EAN: 9780521090667
• ISBN: 978-0-521-09066-7
• No. of pages: 156
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Miscellaneous; MATHEMATICS / Applied, SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics, Theoretical & mathematical astronomy, Applied mathematics, Galaxies & stars, Galaxies and stars, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy, Theoretical and mathematical astronomy