Exoplanetary Atmospheres: Theoretical Concepts and Foundations

Hardback

Main Details

Title Exoplanetary Atmospheres: Theoretical Concepts and Foundations
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kevin Heng
SeriesPrinceton Series in Astrophysics
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:296
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
Category/GenreCosmology and the universe
ISBN/Barcode 9780691166971
ClassificationsDewey:551.50999
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 30 line illus. 8 tables.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 10 January 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

The study of exoplanetary atmospheres--that is, of planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system--may be our best hope for discovering life elsewhere in the universe. This dynamic, interdisciplinary field requires practitioners to apply knowledge from atmospheric and climate science, astronomy and astrophysics, chemistry, geology and geophysics, p

Author Biography

Kevin Heng is professor of astronomy and planetary sciences at the University of Bern in Switzerland, where he is director of the Center for Space and Habitability and leads the Exoplanets and Exoclimes Group, and is on the core science team of the CHEOPS space mission of the European Space Agency.

Reviews

"Winner of the 2018 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award, American Astronomical Society" "An essential introduction to the theoretical foundations of this cutting-edge new science. . . . Authoritative and accessible. . . . Exoplanetary Atmospheres prepares Ph.D. students for research careers in the field and is ideal for self-study as well as for use in a course setting." * Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin *