An Introduction to the Evolution of Single and Binary Stars - Brossura

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Benacquista, Matthew

 
9781441999900: An Introduction to the Evolution of Single and Binary Stars
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ISBN 10: 1441999906 ISBN 13: 9781441999900
Casa editrice: Springer, 2012

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An Introduction to the Evolution of Single and Binary Stars provides physicists with an understanding of binary and single star evolution, beginning with a background and introduction of basic astronomical concepts. Although a general treatment of stellar structure and evolution is included, the text stresses the physical processes that lead to stellar mass compact object binaries that may be sources of observable gravitational radiation.

Basic concepts of astronomy, stellar structure and atmospheres, single star evolution, binary systems and mass transfer, compact objects, and dynamical systems are covered in the text. Readers will understand the astrophysics behind the populations of compact object binary systems and have sufficient background to delve deeper into specific areas of interest. In addition, derivations of important concepts and worked examples are included. No previous knowledge of astronomy is assumed, although a familiarity with undergraduate quantum mechanics, classical mechanics, and thermodynamics is beneficial.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Matthew Benacquista, University of Texas at Brownsville, Brownsville, USA, benacquista@phys.utb.edu

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An Introduction to the Evolution of Single and Binary Stars provides physicists with an understanding of binary and single star evolution, beginning with a background and introduction of basic astronomical concepts. Although a general treatment of stellar structure and evolution is included, the text stresses the physical processes that lead to stellar mass compact object binaries that may be sources of observable gravitational radiation.

Basic concepts of astronomy, stellar structure and atmospheres, single star evolution, binary systems and mass transfer, compact objects, and dynamical systems are covered in the text. Readers will understand the astrophysics behind the populations of compact object binary systems and have sufficient background to delve deeper into specific areas of interest. In addition, derivations of important concepts and worked examples are included. No previous knowledge of astronomy is assumed, although a familiarity with undergraduate quantum mechanics, classical mechanics, and thermodynamics is beneficial.

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Editore
Springer
Data di pubblicazione
2012
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
1441999906
ISBN 13 
9781441999900
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
276
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Darmstadt
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ISBN 10:  1441999922 ISBN 13:  9781441999924
Casa editrice: Springer, 2012
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