Theoretical Astrophysics: Volume 2, Stars and Stellar Systems [Hardcover]

T. Padmanabhan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521562414 | ISBN-13: 978-0521562416 | Publication Date: April 30, 2001

This second volume of a comprehensive three-volume work on theoretical astrophysics deals with stellar physics. After reviewing the key observational results and nomenclature used in stellar astronomy, the book develops a solid understanding of central concepts including stellar structure and evolution, the physics of stellar remnants, pulsars, binary stars, the sun and planetary systems, interstellar medium and globular clusters. Throughout, the reader's comprehension is developed and tested with more than seventy-five exercises. This indispensable volume will allow graduate students to master the material sufficiently to read and engage in research with heightened understanding. It can be used alone or in conjunction with Volume 1, which covers a wide range of astrophysical processes, and the forthcoming Volume 3, on galaxies and cosmology.

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'... written with exceptional clarity ... the hallmark of Padmanabhan's work ... The mathematical derivations are elegant often starting from action principles, and readers may be enlightened by some which differ from standard approaches ... it is a magnificent achievement and a superb book.' Alan Heavens, The Observatory

'... the book develops a solid understanding of central concepts including stellar structure and evolution, the physics of stellar remnants such as while dwarfs and black holes, pulsars, binary stars, the sun and planetary systems, interstellar medium and globular clusters ... This indispensable volume provides graduate students with a self-contained introduction to stellar physics, and will allow them to master the material sufficiently to read and engage in research with heightened understanding.' Europe & Astronomy

'The book should not be missing in any astrophysical library.' Claudia-Veronika Meister, Zbl. MATH

Book Description

This second volume of a comprehensive three-volume course on theoretical astrophysics deals with stellar physics. Designed to help graduate students and researchers develop an understanding of the key physical processes governing stars and stellar systems, it teaches the fundamentals, and then builds on them to give the reader an in-depth understanding of advanced topics. It can be used alone or in conjunction with Volumes I and III (on astrophysical processes and on galaxies and cosmology, respectively). After reviewing the key observational results and nomenclature used in stellar astronomy, the book discusses stellar structure and evolution, the physics of stellar remnants, pulsars, binary stars, the sun and planetary systems, interstellar medium and globular clusters. More than seventy-five exercises test the reader's understanding.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 594 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (April 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521562414
• ISBN-13: 978-0521562416
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,517,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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