Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium Bruce T. Draine is an English-language textbook focused on astrophysics. It extensively covers the physics of the interstellar and intergalactic medium, and is intended for students and professionals within the fields of physics and astronomy.
This reference work addresses the properties of gas, dust, electromagnetic radiation, cosmic rays, and magnetic and gravitational fields that occur between stars in a galaxy and between galaxy systems. Key topics include radiative processes, radiation transport, ionization, heating and cooling, astrochemistry, interstellar dust, fluid dynamics, and cosmic rays.
The book offers a comprehensive introduction to the required foundational physics and covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the interstellar and intergalactic medium. With color illustrations, extensive references, and an accompanying instructors’ manual, it is a valuable resource for advanced study and research in astrophysics.
In terms of content, the title aligns with topics such as astrophysics and physics, and is part of the Princeton Series in Astrophysics.