ENGLISH

Stellar interiors

By Carl J. Hansen , Steven D Kawaler , Virginia Trimble

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2004
ISBN
9780387200897, 0387200894
LCC
QB808 .H36 2004
Open Library ID
OL3689330M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
4 MB (4487446 bytes)
Edition
2ed.
Pages
527\527
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
300
Time added
2010-07-29 05:14:56

Description

This text, designed for beginning students of stellar physics, introduces the fundamentals of stellar structure and evolution. In emphasizing the general picture of the life cycles of stars and the physics responsible, it also allows prospective specialists a taste of many of the detailed aspects of this mature discipline. The authors develop a solid foundation in important theory that is often overlooked in typical courses, yet steer clear of extraneous intensive mathematics and physics. Topics include nuclear physics and stellar energy sources, the equation of state of stellar material, phenomenological approaches to convection, and modern numerical techniques for computation of stellar evolution. Keeping pace with recent developments, the authors incorporate important elements such as asteroseismology, and the effects of rotation and magnetic fields.

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