T. Padmanabhan (Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophys

Theoretical Astrophysics

Volume 2, Stars and Stellar Systems
Herausgeber: Padmanabhan, T. R.

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This second volume of a comprehensive three-volume course on theoretical astrophysics deals with stellar physics. Covering the key physical processes governing stars and stellar systems, it also offers an in-depth understanding of advanced topics. This volume can be used alone or in conjunction with Volumes I and III.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 596
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. März 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 998g
• ISBN-13: 9780521566315
• ISBN-10: 0521566312
• Artikelnr.: 22036438

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Overview: stars and stellar systems
2. Stellar structure
3. Stellar evolution
4. Supernova (Type II)
5. White dwarfs, neutron stars and blackholes
6. Pulsars
7. Binary stars and accretion
8. Sun and the solar system
9. Interstellar medium
10. Globular clusters
References
Index.