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<p>Nuclear astrophysics is, in essence, a science that attempts to understand and explain the physical universe beyond the Earth by studying its smallest particles. <i>Cauldrons in the Cosmos,</i> by Claus E. Rolfs and William S. Rodney, serves as a basic introduction to these endeavors. From the major discoveries in the field to a discussion of the makeup of stars to an explanation of standard lab techniques, this text provides students and scientists alike a thorough and fascinating survey of the accomplishments, goals, and methods of nuclear astrophysics. A classic in its field, <i>Cauldrons in the Cosmos</i> will surely remain an important reference in nuclear astrophysics for years to come.</p><p>One could not wish for a better account of the current state of knowledge (and uncertainty) about nuclear reactions in stars.-B. E. J. Pagel, <i>Nature</i></p><p>Written in an informal style that those uninitiated into the jargon of nuclear astrophysics and astronomy will find readable and illuminating. . . . A useful and long-awaited introduction to nuclear astrophysics.-G. J. Mathews, <i>Science</i></p>

Author

Claus E. Rolfs and William S. Rodney

Publisher

University of Chicago Press ; University Presses Marketing [distributor

Published

1988

Language

EN

ISBN

9780226724577

Subjects

Science, Mathematics, Astronomy