Theoretical Astrophysics: Volume 2, Stars and Stellar Systems (Theoretical Astrophysics (Hardcover)) - Hardcover

Padmanabhan, T.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521562414 ISBN 13: 9780521562416

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2001

Synopsis

This authoritative text guides graduate students and researchers through the key physical processes governing stars and stellar systems.

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Review

'... 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. 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521562414
• ISBN 13: 9780521562416
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 594