An Introduction to the Theory of Stellar Structure and Evolution
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2000
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-65937-6 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-65937-6 (ISBN)
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This lucid textbook provides undergraduate students with a clear and comprehensive introduction to the theory that predicts the birth, life and death of stars and their internal structure. It requires only basic introductory undergraduate physics and mathematics, and no prior knowledge of astronomy. Exercises and solutions are included.
Using fundamental physics, the theory of stellar structure and evolution is able to predict how stars are born, how their complex internal structure changes, what nuclear fuel they burn, and what their ultimate fate is - a fading whitedwarf, or a cataclysmic explosion as a supernova, leaving behind a collapsed neutron star or black hole. This lucid textbook provides students with a clear and pedagogical introduction to the theory of stellar structure and evolution. It requires only basic physics and mathematics learnt in first- and second-year undergraduate studies, and assumes no prior knowledge of astronomy. The unique feature of this book is the emphasis throughout on the basic physical principles governing stellar evolution. Exercises and their full solutions are included to help students test their understanding. This textbook provides a stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics, planetary science and applied mathematics taking a course on the physics of stars.
Using fundamental physics, the theory of stellar structure and evolution is able to predict how stars are born, how their complex internal structure changes, what nuclear fuel they burn, and what their ultimate fate is - a fading whitedwarf, or a cataclysmic explosion as a supernova, leaving behind a collapsed neutron star or black hole. This lucid textbook provides students with a clear and pedagogical introduction to the theory of stellar structure and evolution. It requires only basic physics and mathematics learnt in first- and second-year undergraduate studies, and assumes no prior knowledge of astronomy. The unique feature of this book is the emphasis throughout on the basic physical principles governing stellar evolution. Exercises and their full solutions are included to help students test their understanding. This textbook provides a stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics, planetary science and applied mathematics taking a course on the physics of stars.
Preface; 1. Observational background and basic assumptions; 2. The equations of stellar evolution; 3. Elementary physics of gas and radiation in stellar interiors; 4. Nuclear processes that take place in stars; 5. Equilibrium stellar configurations - simple models; 6. The stability of stars; 7. The evolution of stars - a schematic picture; 8. The evolution of stars - a detailed picture; 9. Exotic stars: Supernovae, Pulsars, Black Holes; 10. The stellar life-cycle; Appendix I. The equation of radiative transfer; Appendix II. Solutions to all the exercises; Appendix III. Physical and astronomical constants; Bibliography.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 24.7.2000 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Worked examples or Exercises; 12 Tables, unspecified; 10 Halftones, unspecified; 60 Line drawings, unspecified |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 500 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik |
| ISBN-10 | 0-521-65937-X / 052165937X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-521-65937-6 / 9780521659376 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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