Compact Stellar X-ray Sources: 39 (Cambridge Astrophysics, Series Number 39) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521158060 ISBN 13: 9780521158060

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2006

Synopsis

A reference work on astrophysical compact objects that emit X-rays, for graduate students and researchers.

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Review

Review of the hardback: From reviews of X-ray Binaries, edited by Walter H. G. Lewin, Jan van Paradijs and Edward P. J. van den Heuvel: '... packed with information, and so beautifully presented by CUP ... a must for your bookshelf and every astronomical library. I have already made this book required reading for my graduate students.' Phil Charles, The Observatory

Review of the hardback: '... a very good, detailed and comprehensive written review on X-ray binaries.' Reviews of Astronomical Tools

Review of the hardback: '... the topics are well chosen and fairly distinct, providing an extremely useful summary of current research ... If the space agencies are wondering why they shoud be planning now to replace XMM-Newton, Chandra, and RXTE, they should read this book. ... a good buy for libraries and essential background reading for students and their supervisors.' The Observatory

Book Description

X-ray astronomy is the prime available window on astrophysical compact objects: black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs. In this book, prominent experts provide a comprehensive overview of the observations and astrophysics of these objects. This is a valuable reference for graduate students and active researchers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521158060
• ISBN 13: 9780521158060
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 708
• Editor: Lewin Walter H. G.