New Frontiers in Black Hole Astrophysics (Iau S324) - Colloqui

A fresh review of black hole research, including such topics as gamma ray bursts, tidal disruption events, and active galactic nuclei.

List of contents

1. Similarity and diversity of Black Hole systems; 2. Gamma ray bursts; 3. Tidal disruption events; 4. Active galactic nuclei; 5. Tests of fundamental theories of physics using Black Hole systems; 6. Technology drivers and future capabilities.

Summary

Black holes lie at the heart of some of the most fascinating astrophysical phenomena. IAU Symposium 324 gives a fresh review of black hole research, including such topics as gamma ray bursts, tidal disruption events, and active galactic nuclei, for both observers and theorists engaged in these exciting fields.

Product details

• Authors: Andreja Gomboc
• Assisted by: Andreja Gomboc (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2017
• EAN: 9781107169944
• ISBN: 978-1-107-16994-4
• No. of pages: 350
• Series: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia; PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATION; PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATION; Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Mechanics, acoustics; Astrophysics, SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics