Taking a charming narrative approach, Kadomsev (formerly of the Russian Academy of Sciences) provides an accessible introduction to the subject of pulsars to undergraduate physics students and others interested in such astrophysical phenomena. The book, translated from Na pul'sare (date and publisher not given), features a foreword by a University of Oxford scholar (who spells the author's name "Kadomtsev"), original examples and solutions, line illustrations, and a technical appendix. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This book serves as a good introduction to the physics of pulsars by explaining the subject matter in simple terms which are understandable to both undergraduate physics students and also the general public. On the Pulsar links together ideas about physics, informatics and biology, and contains many original examples, problems and solutions. It starts with simple examples about the regular structures that are possible in strong magnetic fields and the author then suggests that special conditions on the pulsar can result in some forms of self-organization. It will also make a valuable teaching guide.
