Home page for the textbook
"Physical Processes in the Solar System"
by Dr. John D. Landstreet
![[ Cover of Physical Processes in the Solar System ]](./images/new_cover.gif)
The cover of my recent intermediate level textbook on the
Solar System.
The beautiful comet image is the work of Dominique Dierick of Gent,
Belgium.
About "Physical Processes in the Solar System"
- The book is now out of print. We are not planning to reprint it.
However, we can supply a pdf copy of the text to course instructors who
still wish to use it.
- A unique textbook on the physics of the solar system for advanced
undergraduates, based on courses (Astronomy 221 & 231, the Solar
System) offered by the author at the University of Western Ontario during
20 years
- Up-to-date discussions of the physics, structure and evolution of
planets, moons, asteroids, comets, meteors and meteorites, and of the
solar system as a whole
- Suitable for 2nd to 4th year course for physics and astronomy
majors, or for a second general interest course for students with some
first year university physical science background
- Conceptual material separated from mathematical and quantitative
physics material to facilitate use in either a specialist or a
non-specialist course, or even both together
- Strong emphasis on physics and physical reasoning throughout,
in both conceptual and mathematical sections
- Mathematical physics sections require only first year physics
and calculus, and much of the physics needed is reviewed in the book
- Many small exercises embedded in the text; review question,
suggestions for further reading, and challenging problems at the end
of each chapter
- 350 + viii pages, 8 1/2 x 11 inches, softcover, copiously
illustrated with graphs, diagrams and halftone images
- Adopted at numerous universities for courses, including University of
Waterloo, University of California at Berkeley, University of Virginia,
and Purdue University
UPDATED
Classroom support for "Physical Processes in the Solar System"
- To supplement the text,
you can follow this link to find larger
colour copies of most images, as well as the graphs and drawings
from the text. These images are set up as a slide show
for professors to show and discuss in class. They can also be downloaded by
students for individual study (and enjoyment).
- Resources for students, including useful tools and data for
end-of-chapter problems, are available
here .
- NEW A list of errors found in
the printed text is available here
. It has recently been updated (20 August 2004).
-
Solutions to the end-of-chapter problems are available to
instructors who adopt the text for a course.
- Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Western
Ontario
- Active researcher in the field of modelling of stellar spectra
and physics of stellar magnetism
- Winner of the Carlyle S. Beals Award of the Canadian Astronomical Society,
for outstanding achievement in research
- Former Chair of both Scientific Advisory Council and Board of
Directors of the
Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation
- Former President of the Canadian Astronomical Society
Some samples of the book:
(If these files display badly on the screen, try printing them out.)
Ordering information
Keenan & Darlington, Publishers
18 Rollingwood Circle
London, Ontario, Canada N6G 1P7
Telephone: +1 (519) 473-4174
Telefax +1 (519) 473-4174
E-mail:jlandstr-at-uwo-dot-ca
Last modified: 2010 Apr 14