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E-grāmata: Extreme Habitable Environments: A Bridge between Astrophysics and Astrobiology [Taylor & Francis e-book]

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  • Formāts: 146 pages, 5 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, color; 13 Line drawings, black and white; 7 Halftones, color; 28 Halftones, black and white; 8 Illustrations, color; 41 Illustrations, black and white
  • Izdošanas datums: 07-Jul-2022
  • Izdevniecība: CRC Press
  • ISBN-13: 9780429289590
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  • Formāts: 146 pages, 5 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, color; 13 Line drawings, black and white; 7 Halftones, color; 28 Halftones, black and white; 8 Illustrations, color; 41 Illustrations, black and white
  • Izdošanas datums: 07-Jul-2022
  • Izdevniecība: CRC Press
  • ISBN-13: 9780429289590
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Extreme Habitable Environments is a book authored with the intention of providing introductory material suitable for those interested in learning about exoplanets. The focal point of this book is to expose its readers to the excitement in identifying exoplanets and exploring the possibility of life on them. This book offers structured content enriched with graphics, flow charts, images and worked examples that make reading and learning a delight. This book further serves as a hands-on perspective of the solar system and exoplanets.

The first two chapters give a thorough insight into the solar system replete with the dynamics of star and planet formation. Exoplanets are introduced in the third chapter. Remaining chapters deal with various aspects of exoplanets, in a phased manner. Every chapter starts with an inspirational quote by a renowned personality. Content for every chapter is written in a down-to-earth style to facilitate readers' understanding and appreciation of the fundamental concepts. While some topics are basically descriptive, others start with a simple concept and progressively become more rigorous and detailed. Every effort has been made to make each chapter as complete as possible with a view of inciting curiosity in the minds of the readers and motivating them towards additional knowledge acquisition. Numerical exercises are included at the end of relevant chapters to help readers develop independent thinking, logical analysis and deductive skills.

It is hoped that this book will cater to the needs of students desirous of pursuing research and a career in the field of Exoplanets.
Dedication iii
Foreword v
Preface vii
Acknowledgements ix
Chapter 1 Basic Astronomy
1(32)
1.1 Introduction to Stars
1(1)
1.2 Internal Structure of a Star
2(1)
1.3 Energy Production in Stars
3(3)
1.4 Luminosity and Size of a Star
6(1)
1.5 Brightness of a Star
6(1)
1.6 Distance Measurement of Stars
7(3)
1.7 Color Index of Stars
10(2)
1.8 Stellar Mass and Lifetime
12(2)
1.9 Chemical Composition and Spectral Classification of Stars
14(2)
1.10 Hertzspurng-Russell (HR) Diagram
16(3)
1.11 Stellar Evolution
19(3)
1.12 Atmospheric Windows
22(2)
1.13 Optical Telescopes
24(9)
Worked Examples
28(4)
Exercise
32(1)
Chapter 2 Solar System Planets
33(9)
2.1 Introduction
33(1)
2.2 Origin of Solar System
33(2)
2.3 Solar Planets
35(4)
2.4 Earthlings in the Cosmic Order
39(1)
2.5 Possibility of Life Elsewhere in the Solar System
39(3)
Chapter 3 Exoplanets
42(9)
3.1 Introduction
42(1)
3.2 Nomenclature of Exoplanets
43(1)
3.3 Observational Techniques
44(1)
3.4 Host Star
45(1)
3.5 Exomoons
45(1)
3.6 Hot Jupiters
45(3)
3.7 Goldilocks Zone
48(1)
3.8 Rogue Planets
49(2)
Chapter 4 Missions and Observation Facilities of Exoplanets
51(4)
4.1 CoRoT Mission
51(1)
4.2 Kepler Space Mission
52(1)
4.3 TESS Space Mission
53(1)
4.4 Ground Based Observatories
54(1)
Chapter 5 Detection Techniques and Data Archives of Exoplanets
55(9)
5.1 Doppler Spectroscopy
55(3)
Worked Example
57(1)
5.2 Transit Photometry Technique
58(1)
5.3 Gravitational Microlensing
59(2)
5.4 Direct Imaging Technique
61(1)
5.5 Astrometric Detection Method
62(2)
Chapter 6 Salient Features of Exoplanets
64(7)
6.1 Color and Brightness
64(1)
6.2 Magnetic Field
64(2)
6.3 Plate Tectonics
66(1)
6.4 Volcanism
67(1)
6.5 Ring Systems
68(2)
6.6 Insolation Pattern
70(1)
Chapter 7 Exoplanet Dynamics
71(6)
7.1 Introduction to Kepler Laws
71(4)
7.2 Dynamics of Keplerian Orbits
75(1)
7.3 Non-Keplerian Dynamics of Exoplanets
76(1)
Chapter 8 Exoplanet Formation
77(4)
8.1 Protoplanetary Disks and Debris Disks
77(1)
8.2 Terrestrial and Giant Planet Formation
78(1)
8.3 Planetary Migration
79(2)
Chapter 9 Exoplanet Interiors and Atmosphere
81(6)
9.1 Terrestrial and Giant Planet Interiors
81(2)
9.2 Terrestrial and Giant Planet Atmospheres
83(2)
9.3 Atmospheric Circulation
85(2)
Chapter 10 Mathematical Indexing Formulations of Exoplanets
87(14)
10.1 Earth Similarity Index
87(4)
10.2 Planetary Habitability Index
91(1)
10.3 Mars Similarity Index
92(2)
10.4 Tardigrades
94(1)
10.5 Active Tardigrade Index
95(2)
10.6 Cryptobiotic Tardigrade Index
97(1)
10.7 Rock Similarity Index
98(3)
Worked Example
99(1)
Exercise
100(1)
Chapter 11 Astrobiology
101(20)
11.1 Introduction
101(1)
11.2 Microorganisms Tested in Outer Space
101(3)
11.3 Habitability Models in Astrobiology
104(6)
11.4 Scientific Queries
110(1)
11.5 Extraterrestrial Intelligence
111(1)
11.6 Kardashev Scale
112(1)
11.7 Drake Equation
113(2)
11.8 Fermi Paradox
115(1)
11.9 The Great Filter
115(2)
11.10 Interesting Discoveries
117(4)
Bibliography 121(18)
Index 139(6)
About the Authors 145
Madhu Kashyap Jagadeesh is an astrophysicist from Bengaluru, India. He has received the young scientist award from Indian Science Congress and a young researcher award from 51st ESLAB, ESTEC/European Space Agency, Netherlands. He has a teaching experience of more than 5 years as assistant professor at undergraduate Physics level. He has published many research articles in many reputed international journals on exoplanets and astrobiology. He is an expert panel member for many news channels in India.

Usha Shekhar is a retired Associate Professor of Physics from a reputed womens college in the state of Karnataka, India. She has to her credit an illustrious academic record. She obtained the Masters Degree in Physics topping the merit list as also scoring the highest percentage of marks among the students of the seven Science Departments of Bangalore University. She has a cache of gold and silver medals in recognition of her merit. In a teaching career spanning over 40 years, Usha Shekhar, with her vast stockpile of knowledge has propagated her passion for Physics amongst her students. Usha Shekhar is innovative in driving home seemingly difficult concepts in Physics by drawing examples from day to day life. She is an avid learner and keeps abreast of advancements in Physics and allied subjects. She has authored text books in Physics for college students and study material for aspirants of technical courses. She has been a member of several academic bodies. Since her retirement Usha Shekhar has been actively involved in writing content in Physics and topics of general scientific interest for reputed publishers.
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