Brian Warner

Cataclysmic Variable Stars

Herausgeber: King, Andrew; Lin, Douglas

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The study of cataclysmic variables - interacting binary stars containing a white dwarf accreting from an orbiting companion - is undergoing an exciting renaissance, as it embraces observations at all wavelengths. Cataclysmic variables allow, in particular, the direct and detailed study of equilibrium and non-equilibrium accretion discs; in turn these developments also help in our understanding of X-ray binaries, black holes and active galactic nuclei. This timely volume provides the first comprehensive survey of cataclysmic variable stars, integrating theory and observation into a single, synthesised text. An introductory chapter gives the historical background of studies of cataclysmic variables. The author then goes on to give an up-to-date review of both the observations (at all wavelengths, and over all time-scales), the theories, the models of the structures and accretion processes believed to be involved. A very detailed bibliography is also provided to guide the reader to pertinent primary literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 596
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Juli 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 1136g
• ISBN-13: 9780521542098
• ISBN-10: 052154209X
• Artikelnr.: 21109141

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Historical development
2. Structure of non-magnetic systems
3. Dwarf novae
4. Nova-like variables and nova remnants
5. Novae in eruption
6. Polars
7. Intermediate polars
8. DQ Herculis stars
9. Evolution of cataclysmic variables
Bibliography
Index.