Classical Novae (Hardcover)

Michael F. Bode

ISBN 10: 0521843308 / ISBN 13: 9780521843300

Editore: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2008

Hardcover. This second edition has been updated and revised and contains contributions covering important developments in this field, and reflecting on interesting insights into classical novae. The book examines thermonuclear processes, the evolution of nova systems, nova atmospheres and winds, the evolution of dust and molecules in novae, nova remnants and observations of novae in other galaxies. It includes observations across the electromagnetic spectrum, from radio to gamma rays, and discusses some of the most important outstanding problems in classical nova research. In recent years knowledge of nova phenomena has grown significantly due to the advent of new observational facilities, both on the ground and in space, and considerable advances in theoretical work. This second edition has been fully updated and revised and contains new contributions covering important developments in this field, and reflecting on interesting new insights into classical novae. The book examines thermonuclear processes, the evolution of nova systems, nova atmospheres and winds, the evolution of dust and molecules in novae, nova remnants, and observations of novae in other galaxies. It includes observations across the electromagnetic spectrum, from radio to gamma rays, and discusses some of the most important outstanding problems in classical nova research. This is the only book devoted solely to the study of classical novae, and as such is an important reference for researchers actively engaged in the subject and graduate students seeking an introduction. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780521843300

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An updated and revised second edition reference on classical novae for researchers and graduate students.

Recensione: '... a comprehensive description of the state of current knowledge of novae. It serves as an excellent introduction to the subject and is well referenced. Its articles are written by people who have made substantial contributions to the subject and it will be a first port of call for anyone who needs to know about these fascinating stellar explosions.' The Observatory: A Review of Astronomy

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Titolo: Classical Novae (Hardcover)
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Data di pubblicazione: 2008
Legatura: Hardcover
Condizione: new
Edizione: seconda edizione