{"product_id":"9780792312161","title":"Astrophysics and Space Science Library","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAstrophysics and Space Science Library\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eElitzur, M\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the most spectacular discoveries of molecular astronomy  has been the detection of maser emission. The same radiation that is  generated in the laboratory only with elaborate, special equipment  occurs naturally in interstellar space. This intense radiation probes  the smallest structures that can be studied with radio telescopes. By  a fortunate coincidence maser radiation is generated in both star  forming regions and the envelopes of late-type stars. The early and  late stages in the life of a star are considered to be the most  interesting phases of stellar evolution. Maser emission has also been  detected in external galaxies. \u003cbr\u003e  This book provides an extensive coverage of the interstellar maser  phenomenon. A precondition for maser action is departure from thermal  equilibrium. The book therefore starts with a detailed coverage of the  basic background concepts required for an understanding of line  formation and radiative transfer. It goes on to describe the  theoretical and phenomenological aspects of interstellar masers, their  formation sites and the inversion mechanisms. \u003cbr\u003e  The book will interest active researchers in astronomy and  astrophysics as well as in other areas of physics. It is suitable as a  textbook in a graduate course and will enable a graduate student to  embark on research projects in this exciting area in particular, and  molecular radio astronomy in general. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 1992-02-29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9780792312161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-94-011-2394-5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 351\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Netherlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47661313851532,"sku":"9780792312161","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780792312161.jpg?v=1776427634","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780792312161","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}