The Fundamentals of Modern Astrophysics: A Survey of the Cosmos from the Home Planet to Space Frontiers (Springerbriefs in Astronomy)

__The Fundamentals of Modern Astrophysics__ provides an overview of the modern science of astrophysics. It covers the Sun, Solar System bodies, exoplanets, stars, and star life cycle, planetary systems origin and evolution, basics of astrobiology, our galaxy the Milky Way, other galaxies and galactic clusters, a general view of the Universe, its structure, evolution and fate, modern views and advanced models of cosmology as well as the synergy of micro- and macro physics, standard model, superstring theory, multiversity and worm holes. The main concepts of modern astrophysics and prospects for future studies are accompanied by numerous illustrations and a summary of the advanced projects at various astronomical facilities and space missions. Dr. Marov guides readers through a maze of complicated topics to demystify the field and open its wonders to all. The Fundamentals Of Modern Astrophysics Provides An Overview Of The Modern Science Of Astrophysics. It Covers The Sun, Solar System Bodies, Exoplanets, Stars, And Star Life Cycle, Planetary Systems Origin And Evolution, Basics Of Astrobiology, Our Galaxy The Milky Way, Other Galaxies And Galactic Clusters, A General View Of The Universe, Its Structure, Evolution And Fate, Modern Views And Advanced Models Of Cosmology As Well As The Synergy Of Micro- And Macro Physics, Standard Model, Superstring Theory, Multiversity And Worm Holes. The Main Concepts Of Modern Astrophysics And Prospects For Future Studies Are Accompanied By Numerous Illustrations And A Summary Of The Advanced Projects At Various Astronomical Facilities And Space Missions. Dr. Marov Guides Readers Through A Maze Of Complicated Topics To Demystify The Field And Open Its Wonders To All. The Solar System -- The Terrestrial Planets -- The Giant Planets -- Small Bodies -- The Sun And Heliosphere -- Stars: Birth, Lifetime, And Death -- Extrasolar Planets -- Planetary Systems: Origin And Evolution -- Astrobiology: Basic Concepts -- The Structure Of The Universe -- Cosmology: The Origin And Fate Of The Universe -- Conclusions -- Additional Reading. By Mikhail Ya Marov. Front Matter....Pages i-xix The Solar System....Pages 1-19 The Terrestrial Planets....Pages 21-92 The Giant Planets....Pages 93-129 Small Bodies....Pages 131-156 The Sun and Heliosphere....Pages 157-175 Stars: Birth, Lifetime, and Death....Pages 177-203 Extrasolar Planets....Pages 205-223 Planetary Systems: Origin and Evolution....Pages 225-257 Astrobiology: Basic Concepts....Pages 259-277 The Structure of the Universe....Pages 279-294 Cosmology: The Origin and Fate of the Universe....Pages 295-317 Back Matter....Pages 319-336