Theoretical Astrophysics - Stars and Stellar Systems

Klappentext This second volume of a comprehensive three-volume work on theoretical astrophysics deals with stellar physics. After reviewing the key observational results and nomenclature used in stellar astronomy! the book develops a solid understanding of central concepts including stellar structure and evolution! the physics of stellar remnants! pulsars! binary stars! the sun and planetary systems! interstellar medium and globular clusters. Throughout! the reader's comprehension is developed and tested with more than seventy-five exercises. This indispensable volume will allow graduate students to master the material sufficiently to read and engage in research with heightened understanding. It can be used alone or in conjunction with Volume 1! which covers a wide range of astrophysical processes! and the forthcoming Volume 3! on galaxies and cosmology. Zusammenfassung This second volume of a comprehensive three-volume course on theoretical astrophysics deals with stellar physics. Covering the key physical processes governing stars and stellar systems! it also offers an in-depth understanding of advanced topics. This volume can be used alone or in conjunction with Volumes I and III. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Overview: stars and stellar systems; 2. Stellar structure; 3. Stellar evolution; 4. Supernova (Type II); 5. White dwarfs, neutron stars and blackholes; 6. Pulsars; 7. Binary stars and accretion; 8. Sun and the solar system; 9. Interstellar medium; 10. Globular clusters; References; Index.

Product details

• Authors: T. Padmanabhan
• Assisted by: T. Padmanabhan (Editor), T. R. Padmanabhan (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.04.2001
• EAN: 9780521566315
• ISBN: 978-0-521-56631-5
• No. of pages: 596
• Series: Theoretical Astrophysics (Pape
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Astronomy: general, reference works; Astrophysics, SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics, Theoretical & mathematical astronomy, Galaxies & stars, Galaxies and stars, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy, Theoretical and mathematical astronomy