Sean G. Ryan (University of Hertfordshire), Andrew J. Norton (Milton Keynes The Open University)

Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This self-contained astrophysics textbook for advanced undergraduates explores how stars form, what happens to them as they age, and what becomes of them when they die. It contains a wealth of worked examples, exercises with full solutions, full colour illustrations, and clearly identified summaries, key facts and equations.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 236
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Januar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 211mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 786g
• ISBN-13: 9780521133203
• ISBN-10: 0521133203
• Artikelnr.: 27370410

Autorenporträt

Sean Ryan is Professor of Astrophysics and Head of the School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics at the University of Hertfordshire. Prior to this he worked for the Open University, contributing to the development of courses in physics and astronomy.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Main sequence stars; 2. Gravitational contraction; 3. Nuclear fusion; 4. From main-sequence to giant branch; 5. Helium-burning stars; 6. Late stages of stellar evolution; 7. Supernovae, neutron stars and black holes; 8. Star formation; Index.

Rezensionen

'Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis provides a fine, insightful, and remarkably complete introduction to modern astrophysics that is both well written and illustrated. A logical flow, attention to detail, worked examples, and end-of-chapter summaries are especially good in creating an effective learning environment.' Jim Kaler, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, University of Illinois