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OverviewModern x-ray data, available through online archives, are important for many astronomical topics. However, using these data requires specialized techniques and software. Written for graduate students, professional astronomers and researchers who want to start working in this field, this book is a practical guide to x-ray astronomy. The handbook begins with x-ray optics, basic detector physics and CCDs, before focussing on data analysis. It introduces the reduction and calibration of x-ray data, scientific analysis, archives, statistical issues and the particular problems of highly extended sources. The book describes the main hardware used in x-ray astronomy, emphasizing the implications for data analysis. The concepts behind common x-ray astronomy data analysis software are explained. The appendices present reference material often required during data analysis. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Keith Arnaud (University of Maryland, College Park) , Dr Randall Smith (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics) , Dr Aneta Siemiginowska (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781283340953ISBN 10: 128334095 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 01 January 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |