{"title":"Judith Ann Irwin","description":"\u003cp\u003eJudith Ann Irwin specialises in educational and reference works that explore complex scientific concepts with clarity and precision. Her writings, including titles like \u003cem\u003eAstrophysics\u003c\/em\u003e, offer insightful explanations designed to engage both students and curious readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on making advanced topics accessible, Irwin’s books provide a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the natural world through clear, well-structured information. Her contributions are essential for anyone interested in expanding their scientific knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"astrophysics-by-judith-ann-irwin-9781119623557","title":"Astrophysics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eASTROPHYSICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a balanced textbook presenting the theory and observations of stars and their evolution—a cornerstone of Astrophysics.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstrophysics: Decoding the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e is a companion volume to \u003ci\u003eAstrophysics: Decoding the Cosmos\u003c\/i\u003e from astrophysics teacher and researcher, Professor Judith Irwin. The text presents an accessible, student-friendly guide to the key theories and principles of stars, emphasising the close connection between observation and theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo aid in reader comprehension, the text includes online resources and problems at the end of each chapter. Many highlighted boxes summarise key concepts or point to example stars that can be seen with the naked eye. The text focuses on physical concepts, but it also refers to the results of numerical models using online resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSample topics covered in \u003ci\u003eAstrophysics: Decoding the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Sun, gaseous and radiative processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStellar interiors, energy transport mechanisms, stellar cores and nuclear energy generation, the global energy budget, timescales, and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eObservational constraints, variable stars, and star formation from molecular clouds to the ZAMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEvolutionary tracks on the HR diagram for stars of different masses, and how stars end their lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStellar remnants — white dwarfs, neutron stars and pulsars, and black holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstrophysics: Decoding the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly useful textbook resource for second- to fourth-year undergraduate students pursuing an Astrophysics program, along with Physics undergraduates who have opted to take stellar structure and evolution as part of their programme. It will also be useful for new graduate students who want a solid grounding in stellar astrophysics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460237541612,"sku":"9781119623557","price":143.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119623557-astrophysics.jpg?v=1774946093"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/judith-ann-irwin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}