Physics Of Low-mass Stars, Brown Dwarfs And Gaseous Planets, The

This book provides a complete introduction and overview to the rapidly expanding field of extrasolar planets and brown dwarfs. The following topics are covered: observational techniques, surveys, studies of individual objects, theoretical properties of low-mass stars, brown dwarfs and giant planets, the contribution of these objects to the Galactic mass-budget, processes that lead to formation of planets versus white dwarfs, implication of such objects for the occurrence of Earth-like planets, and future prospects in the field. The book enables readers to gain a solid scientific background in all the essential aspects of this exciting new area of astronomical research.

Product details

• Authors: Gilles Chabrier, Chabrier Gilles, Jonathan Lunine, Lunine Jonathan
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 28.02.2027
• EAN: 9789814390316
• ISBN: 978-981-4390-31-6
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; Astronomy, space & time, Astronomy, space and time, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy