Probes of Multimessenger Astrophysics: Charged cosmic rays, neutrinos, -rays and gravitational waves

The second edition of "Multi-Messenger Astrophysics" is an introduction to the field that covers particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology, and introduces high-energy astrophysics using various probes. It is updated and enriched with new materials from the LIGO/Virgo observatories, and is aimed at graduate students and post-graduate researchers with a basic understanding of particle and nuclear physics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 591 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This is the second edition of an introduction to "multi-messenger" astrophysics, authored by James Matthews (Louisiana State University). It delves into the intricate connections between particle physics and astrophysics, as well as cosmology, and presents high-energy astrophysics through various probes: electromagnetic radiation, charged cosmic rays, gamma-rays, and neutrinos. The book adopts a comprehensive and systematic approach to studying the high-energy universe, encompassing both theoretical background and experimental aspects. The impetus for this new edition stems from the groundbreaking discovery of gravitational waves, which has inspired a broader and multimessenger perspective in high-energy astrophysics.

This second edition has been updated and enriched with substantial new materials, derived from the results obtained at the LIGO/Virgo observatories. For the first time, it is possible to draw connections between gravitational waves, traditional astronomical observations, and other probes, such as gamma-rays and neutrinos. The book draws upon the extensive courses taught by Professor Maurizio Spurio at the University of Bologna and is designed for graduate students and post-graduate researchers with a foundational understanding of particle and nuclear physics. It also holds relevance for particle physicists engaged in accelerator/collider physics, as it provides insights into the mechanisms behind high-energy phenomena.

Overall, this second edition of "Multi-Messenger Astrophysics" serves as a valuable resource for scholars and researchers seeking to explore the frontiers of astrophysics and cosmology, employing a diverse range of probes to unravel the mysteries of the universe.

Weight: 1052g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783319968537
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2018