This textbook by Bradley M. Peterson provides a clear and comprehensive overview of active galactic nuclei, one of the most dynamic areas within contemporary astronomy. It covers the observation and physics of these objects and illustrates how quasars can be used to explore the universe.
Description
Among other topics, this book investigates the presence of supermassive black holes in active galactic nuclei and discusses various types, such as LINERs, BL Lacs, and broad-line radio galaxies. It offers a systematic overview of the observed properties of active galactic nuclei across the entire electromagnetic spectrum and discusses the underlying physics. Quasars, the brightest objects within this field, are presented as valuable tools for studying the farthest reaches of the universe. This reference work is an essential starting point and resource for researchers and students in astronomy and physics.
Product specifications
- Author: Bradley M. Peterson (Ohio State University)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Binding: Trade paperback (US)
- Publication date: 1997-02-13
- Number of pages: 256
- ISBN: 9780521479110
- Subject: Astrophysics
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics