LBE ``The Book''
Life Beyond the Earth
LBE page last updated
March 28, 2003 at 14:10:55 EST
This page allows access to the evolving book-like document
Life Beyond the Earth . All material is copyright © 2000 Robert T. Rood. All
rights reserved. These notes are intended for the private,
noncommercial use of students enrolled in Astronomy 342 at the
University of Virginia. Reproduction, distribution, and commercial
uses are prohibited.
The notes are in postscript (ps)
format.
The book contains many typos and other infelicities. RTR is a slow
yet inaccurate typist. His proofreading abilities are even
worse. Please notify rtr@virginia.edu of errors.
Part 1 --- ETI: A traditional analysis
Chapter 1: --
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The Conventional Wisdom --
Chapter 3: --
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The Formation of Planets and Stars --
Chapter 4: --
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Extrasolar Planets. Boy is a
lot going on in the planet search game.
Chapter 5:
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Evolution of Planetary Atmospheres.
Chapter 7:
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Life Elsewhere in the Solar System
All the Chapters below this point are straight from Are We
Alone? It is essential that you consult the notes for
updates.
Chapter 8: --
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Intelligence, Technology, and Lifetime. Check notes for updates.
Chapter 9: --
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Chauvinisms ---optional
Chapter 10: --
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A Really Old Summary of the Drake Equation ---
Chapter 11: --
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Electromagnetic Radiation.
Chapter 12:
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SETI in 1980 from AWA. Supplement with notes.
Chapter 13:
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Leakage Radiation from the Earth
Chapter 15:
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A 70's View of Resources from AWA.
Chapter 16: --
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Space Colonies from AWA. Supplement with notes.
Chapter 17:
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Interstellar Travel from AWA. Supplement with notes.
Chapter 18: --
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Speculations from AWA. How wrong were we?.
Chapter 19:
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Conclusions and Epilogue from AWA. Mint Julep time!
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