Extrasolar Planets and Astrobiology

by Caleb Scharf

This book offers an advanced introduction to the increasingly robust fields of extrasolar planets and astrobiology. No other text currently available applies this level of mathematics and physics, while also providing an extensive grounding in key issues of chemistry, biology, and geophysics. With extensive references to the literature and chapter-ending exercises, this book can be used as the core text for teaching undergraduate or introductory graduate...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1891389556
• ISBN13: 9781891389559
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: University Science Books
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.7" x 9.2"