Longair, M. S. 1941-

The large, the small, and the human mind ( Book )
5 editions published between 1997 and 2000 in English and held by 995 libraries worldwide

Galaxy formation by M. S Longair ( Book )
18 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 674 libraries worldwide

Our evolving universe by M. S Longair ( Book )
9 editions published between 1996 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 653 libraries worldwide
Provides background information for understanding astronomical discoveries and discusses the sun and the stars, quasars and related phenomena, black holes, galaxies, the expanding universe, dark matter, the Big Bang, and related topics.

The cosmic century : a history of astrophysics and cosmology by M. S Longair ( Book )
6 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 636 libraries worldwide
"The twentieth century witnessed the emergence of the disciplines of astrophysics and cosmology, from subjects which scarcely existed, to two of the most exciting and demanding areas of contemporary scientific inquiry. There has never been a century in which fundamental ideas about the nature of our Universe and its contents have changed so dramatically. This book reviews the historical development of all the key areas of modern astrophysics, linking the strands together to show how advances have led to the extraordinarily rich panorama of modern astrophysics and cosmology, while many of the great discoveries were derived from pioneering observations, the emphasis is upon the development of theoretical concepts and how they came to be accepted. These advances have led astrophysicists and cosmologists to ask some of the deepest questions about the nature of our Universe and to stretch our ability to address them by advanced observation to the very limit. This is a fantastic story, and one that would have defied the imaginations of even the greatest story-tellers."--BOOK JACKET.

Theoretical concepts in physics : an alternative view of theoretical reasoning in physics for final-year undergraduates by M. S Longair ( Book )
9 editions published between 1984 and 1998 in English and held by 632 libraries worldwide

Theoretical concepts in physics : an alternative view of theoretical reasoning in physics by M. S Longair ( Book )
8 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 542 libraries worldwide
[This text offers an] approach to theoretical reasoning in physics. This book illuminates the subject from the perspective of real physics as practised by research scientists. It is intended to be a supplement to the final years of an undergraduate course in physics and assumes that the reader has some grasp of university physics. By means of a series of seven case studies, the author conveys the excitement of research and discovery, highlighting the intellectual struggles to attain understanding of some of the most difficult concepts in physics. Case studies include the origins of Newton's law of gravitation, Maxwell's equations, mechanics and dynamics, linear and non-linear, thermodynamics and statistical physics, the origins of the concepts of quanta, special relativity, general relativity and cosmology.-http://www.loc.gov/catdir.

High energy astrophysics by M. S Longair ( Book )
20 editions published between 1981 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 435 libraries worldwide
"Providing students with an in-depth account of the astrophysics of high energy phenomena in the Universe, the third edition of this well-established textbook is ideal for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate courses in high energy astrophysics. Building on the concepts and techniques taught in standard undergraduate courses, this textbook provides the astronomical and astrophysical background for students to explore more advanced topics. Special emphasis is given to the underlying physical principles of high energy astrophysics, helping students understand the essential physics. Now consolidated into a single-volume treatment, the third edition has been completely rewritten. It covers the most recent discoveries in areas such as gamma-ray bursts, ultra-high energy cosmic rays and ultra-high energy gamma rays. The topics have been rearranged and streamlined to make them more applicable to a wide range of different astrophysical problems"--

High energy astrophysics : an informal introduction for students of physics and astronomy by M. S Longair ( Book )
5 editions published between 1981 and 1986 in English and held by 421 libraries worldwide

The origins of our universe : a study of the origin and evolution of the contents of our universe : the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures for Young People, 1990 by M. S Longair ( Book )
3 editions published between 1991 and 1992 in English and held by 343 libraries worldwide

Alice and the space telescope by M. S Longair ( Book )
2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 292 libraries worldwide