Spiral Structure in Galaxies: A Density Wave Theory

Bertin, G. & Lin, C.A.

Published by MIT Press (1996), Cambridge [MA], 1996

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orig.cloth Minor rubbing. VG. Textual photo illustrations. 23x15cm, viii,271 pp Contents: Physical Concepts: Physical & Morphological Characteristics of Galaxies; The Concept of Density Waves; Density Waves, Interstellar Medium,& Star Formation; Regularity, Morphological Classification, & the Concept of Spiral Modes; Observational Studies: External Galaxies; The Milky Way; Dynamical Mechanisms: Basic Models & Relevant Paramter Regimes; Geometry of Wave Patterns; Local Properties of Waves: the Dispersion Relation for the Fluid Model; Excitation & Maintenance of Global Spiral Modes; Comments on the Evolutionary Process; A Look Into the Future.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Spiral Structure in Galaxies: A Density Wave Theory
• Publisher: MIT Press (1996), Cambridge [MA]
• Publication Date: 1996
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Minor rubbing. VG.