Stellar Interiors: Physical Principles, Structure, and Evolution - Rilegato

Hansen, Carl J.; Kawaler, Steven D.

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ISBN 10: 038794138X ISBN 13: 9780387941387

Casa editrice: Springer Nature, 1994

Riassunto

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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"Besides being well-written, it presents some fresh perspectives ... Well designed to be a textbook in a senior-level course both for students interested in astronomy and space, planetary and Earth sciences, and for students seeking to consolidate their understanding by using it in a broad set of applications. It can also provide a readable introduction to the subject for scientists working in related areas... The book comes with a PC diskette containing two FORTRAN programs (on stellar evolution). This is now my favorite book to use in a senior-level course."
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Contenuti

1. Preliminaries; 2. An Overview of Stellar Evolution; 3. Equations of State; 4. Radiative and Conductive Heat Transfer, 5. heat Transfer by Convection; 6. Stellar Energy Sources; 7. Stellar Modeling; 8. Structure and Evolution of the Sun; 9. Structure and Evolution of White Dwarfs, Asteroseismology, Glossary, Physical and Astronomical Constants, Sample Computer Code.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Springer Nature
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 038794138X
• ISBN 13: 9780387941387
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 464
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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