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S. Chandrasekhar, Kameshwar C Wali, Kameshwar C. Wali

Quest for Perspectives, A: Selected Works of S Chandrasekhar (with Commentary) (in 2 Volumes)

English · Hardback

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This invaluable book presents selected papers of S Chandrasekhar, co-winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1983 and a scientific giant well known for his prolific and monumental contributions to astrophysics, physics and applied mathematics. The reader will find here most of Chandrasekhar's articles that led to major developments in various areas of physics and astrophysics. There are also articles of a popular and historical nature, as well as some hitherto unpublished material based on Chandrasekhar's talks at conferences. Each section of the book contains annotations by the editor.

Product details

Authors	S. Chandrasekhar
Assisted by	Kameshwar C Wali (Editor), Kameshwar C. Wali (Editor)
Publisher	Imperial College Press

Languages	English
Product format	Hardback
Released	01.01.2001

EAN	9781860942013
ISBN	978-1-86094-201-3
No. of pages	1448
Dimensions	203 mm x 269 mm x 86 mm
Weight	3239 g
Subject	Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Mechanics, acoustics

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