High-Resolution X-Ray Spectroscopy: Past, Present and Future

Author: Kaastra, Jelle

Brand: Springer

Edition: 2011

Number Of Pages: 281

EAN: 9781441998835

Release Date: 06-04-2011

Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Hardcover

Part Number: 33097311

Details: High-resolution X-ray spectroscopy has become a powerful tool for astrophysics since the launch of Chandra and XMM-Newton, ten years ago. The grating spectrometers on both instruments still continue to provide excellent data, while imaging calorimeters are being prepared for future missions like Astro-H and IXO. The synergy with other wavelength bands like the UV has been boosted by the addition of COS to HST. X-ray spectroscopy offers unique diagnostics to study almost any object in the Universe. This book contains review papers on highlights and the state-of-the-art of X-ray spectroscopy for a broad range of objects and on the prospects for future studies.