Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Dynamics; 3. Solar heating and energy transport; 4. Planetary atmospheres; 5. Planetary surfaces; 6. Planetary interiors; 7. Magnetic fields and plasmas; 8. Meteorites; 9. Minor planets; 10. Comets; 11. Planetary rings; 12. Extrasolar planets; 13. Planet formation; Appendices; References; Index.
An authoritative introduction for graduate students in astronomy, planetary science and earth science.
Imke de Pater is a Professor in the departments of Astronomy and Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley, and is affiliated with Delft Institute of Earth Observation and Space Systems (DEOS) at the Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. She began her career observing and modeling Jupiter's synchrotron radiation, followed by detailed investigations of the planet's thermal radio emission. In 1994 she led a world-wide campaign to observe the impact of comet D/Shoemaker-Levy 9 with Jupiter. Currently, she is exploiting adaptive optics techniques in the infrared range to obtain high angular resolution data. Jack J. Lissauer is a Space Scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, and a Consulting Professor at Stanford University. His primary research interests are the formation of planetary systems, detection of extrasolar planets, planetary dynamics and chaos, planetary ring systems, and circumstellar/protoplanetary disks. He is co-discoverer of the first four planets found to orbit about faint M dwarf stars, and co-discovered two broad tenuous dust rings and two small inner moons orbiting the planet Uranus.
Reviews of the first edition: 'I am really impressed … The book
covers the important physical processes in all areas of planetary
science. My favorite derivations are all there, along with the
important figures, graphs, and tables that show the data. The
numerous homework problems challenge the student to understand the
equations and think independently. The book sets the standard for
what we should be teaching those who want to become professionals
in this field. I will recommend it to all my students and look
forward to using it in my courses.' Andrew P. Ingersoll, California
Institute of Technology
'Planetary Sciences presents a comprehensive coverage of this
fascinating and expanding field at a level … The book explains the
wide variety of physical, chemical and geological processes that
govern the motions and properties of planets … a very useful book …
an excellent textbook for anyone studying astronomy and planetary
geology … a rich source of knowledge … Highly recommended.' Richard
Taylor, Spaceflight
'… a comprehensive overview of the planetary science field …' Lunar
and Planetary Information Bulletin
'… the book is essentially excellent. Given their formidable task,
de Pater and Lissauer have done as good a job as can be imagined,
and I can't imagine two other authors doing a better job on a first
edition … this book could serve as a valuable introduction to
aspects of planetary science that graduate students might never
study at all … the discussions are generally so comprehensive and
up-to-date that active scientists will find the individual chapters
to be excellent 'primers' on subjects outside their formal
training. There really is no other book at this level like
Planetary Sciences.' William B. McKinnon, EOS
'… a massive achievement, and the well-considered problems and
exercises at the end of each chapter will be particularly useful to
students and to test one's own understanding.' William B. Hubbard,
Physics Today
'The illustrations and images are excellently produced … This
hardback volume should serve the degree student well throughout
their years of study.' Popular Astronomy
Review of the second edition: 'The second edition keeps pace with
the new discoveries in planetary science. It still has the classic
figures and tables, but it also has spectacular new images and new
theories. More space is devoted to derivations, so students can
learn the material on their own. The book works at many levels, and
I will continue to use it in my courses.' Andrew P. Ingersoll,
California Institute of Technology
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