Star Clusters (IAU S266): Basic Galactic Building Blocks Throughout Time and Space - Rilegato

 
9780521764995: Star Clusters (IAU S266): Basic Galactic Building Blocks Throughout Time and Space

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IAU Symposium 266 presents the cutting-edge developments in theory, observations and simulations of star clusters and star cluster systems.

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IAU S266 consolidates the expertise of leading researchers to examine how star clusters can be used as key diagnostic tools within a wide range of disciplines in astrophysics. This volume provides a comprehensive presentation of the cutting-edge developments in theory, observations and simulations of star clusters and star cluster systems.

Contenuti

Preface; 1. Physics and modes of star cluster formation; 2. Massive star clusters: formation, evolution, feedback and destruction; 3. Star cluster systems; 4. Globular cluster chemical evolution; 5. Multiwavelength observations; 6. Cluster dynamics; 7. Star clusters as laboratories for stellar evolution; Symposium summary; Poster papers; Author index; Subject index; Object index.

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