Extrasolar Planets and Astrobiology
By Caleb Scharf.
Description
Winner of the 2011 Chambliss Prize for Astronomical Writing from The American Astronomical Society!This book offers an advanced introduction to the increasingly robust fields of extrasolar planets and astrobiology. No other text currently available applies this level of mathematics and physics, while also providing an extensive grounding in key issues of chemistry, biology, and geophysics. With extensive references to the literature and chapter-ending exercises, this book can be used as the core text for teaching undergraduate or introductory graduate level courses. The text will also provi...
ISBN(s)
1891389556, 9781891389559
