"The book is a very good balance between theory and applications,
depth of analysis and synthesis, keeping always the focus on the
comprehension of the physics ruling our planetary system. "In
summary, this represents both an excellent textbook for advanced
students and a fundamental reference, and encyclopedic summary of
the current knowledge, for researchers in the Solar System field."
Alessandro Rossi, ISTI-CNR, Pisa, ITALY, in Celestial Mechanics and
Dynamical Astronomy Physics of the Solar System, the new text by
Bertotti, Farinella and VokrouhlickA1/2, succinctly and clearly
treats the broad span of topics needed to understand the solar
system's structure, formation and operation. The authors show an
impressive command of a wide variety of subjects, ranging from
celestial mechanics through magnetospheric physics, and on to a
description of the workings of spacecraft themselves. The text
contains numerous examples, not only from the historical background
but also for space-age applications, including many figures from
the original research literature. Each chapter ends with a useful
survey of relevant texts and papers as well as an interesting
collection of problems. The book is a major achievement that should
attract a wide readership.'
Joseph A. Burns, I.P. Church Professor of Engineering and
Astronomy, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
This book delivers what its title promises. It addresses the
fundamental characteristics of the solar system from a physicist's
perspective, showing the diverse ways in which physics governs what
is observed in, on, and among the planets. It is both encyclopaedic
in its coverage and up-to-date in including the most recentadvances
in understanding and current issues of study.'
Richard Greenberg, Professor of Planetary Sciences, University of
Arizona, Tucson
This encyclopaedic book is a mine of information on the Solar
System that goes well beyond usual dynamical aspects. The authors
have succeeded in compromising broadness with depth, and clarity
with completeness. This second edition is very up-to-date on all
hot topics of modern research. This book is therefore particularly
recommendable to students and researchers that seek a
multidisciplinary approach to Solar System science. I wish I had it
when I was a student myself.'
Alessandro Morbidelli, Observatoire de CAte d'Azur, Nice
... a well-written and comprehensive overview of the diverse bodies
that surround the Sun and of the intricate interplay between them.
Physics of the Sun is tightly written, fun to read and should
appeal to experts in the field and new graduate students alike.
Within its covers abound a wealth of interesting and little-know
nuggets of planetary lore that, although available in the
scientific literature, have not appeared in an accessible text
before. The authors provide a clear and insightful discussion of
planetary gravitational fields. I strongly recommend making space
on your shelf and time in your schedule for this lively,
interesting and authoritative volume.'
Dough Hamilton, University of Maryland in Nature, 427 (February
2004)
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