Jon Larsen: 4 books
On the Trail of Stardust
The Guide to Finding Micrometeorites: Tools, Techniques, and Identification
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2019
**On the Trail of Stardust puts the heavens in your hands—in the form of cosmic dust, or micrometeorites. With this handy guide from the author of the international bestseller In Search of Stardust, Jon Larsen, you will learn how to find micrometeorites in your own neighborhood!
Stardust—also...
In Search of Stardust
Amazing Micrometeorites and Their Terrestrial Imposters
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
Tiny pieces of space rock called micrometeorites are everywhere on Earth. In Search of Stardust shows you how to find them and keep them safe.
The solar system is a dusty place. Every day approximately 100 metric tons of cosmic dust collides with Earth, mainly in the form of micrometeorites....
Foundations of High-Energy-Density Physics
Physical Processes of Matter at Extreme Conditions
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2017
High-energy-density physics explores the dynamics of matter at extreme conditions. This encompasses temperatures and densities far greater than we experience on Earth. It applies to normal stars, exploding stars, active galaxies, and planetary interiors. High-energy-density matter is found on Earth...
Extreme Physics
Properties and Behavior of Matter at Extreme Conditions
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2013
Most matter in the Universe, from the deep interior of planets to the core of stars, is at high temperature or high pressure compared to the matter of our ordinary experience. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the basic physical theory on matter at such extreme conditions and the mathematical...