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ORIGIN OF MATTER AND EVOLUTION OF GALAXIES 2000
Proceedings of the International Symposium
University of Tokyo, Tanashi, Tokyo 19 - 21 January 2000

edited by Taka Kajino (National Astronomical Observatory, Japan), Shigeru Kubono, Ken-ichi Nomoto (University of Tokyo, Japan) & Isao Tanihata (RIKEN, Japan)

This book focuses on current topics in astronomy, astrophysics and nuclear astrophysics. The areas covered are: origin of the universe and nucleosynthesis; chemical and dynamical evolution of galaxies; nova/supernova and evolution of stars; astrophysical nuclear reaction; structure of nuclei with unstable nuclear beams; origin of the heavy element and age of the universe; neutron star and high density matter; observation of elements; high energy cosmic rays; neutrino astrophysics.


Contents:

  • Early Universe and Chemo-Dynamic Evolution of Galaxies
  • Observation of Elements
  • Stellar Evolution and the Nucleosynthesis: Hydrostatic Burning
  • Nucleosynthesis in Explosive Burning and New Approach
  • Explosion of Massive Stars
  • Origin of Heavy Elements
  • Neutron Stars and High Density Matter


Readership: Researchers, academics and graduate students in nuclear and particle physics, cosmology, astronomy, astrophysics and geophysics.

420pp Pub. date: Feb 2003
ISBN 978-981-238-287-0
981-238-287-9
US$139 / £99


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