Stellar Interiors. Physical principles, structure, and evolution

Hansen, Carl J. and Steven D. Kawaler -

ISBN 10: 354094138X / ISBN 13: 9783540941385

Published by New York etc.: Springer (Astronomy and Astrophysics Library), 1994

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Formateinband: Pappband XIII, 445 S.; 25 cm + 1 Diskette 1st edition; (Mit der Diskette); With 84 Figures; Stempel auf Vorsatz; sonst in gutem Zustand. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 950 [Stichwörter: Sterne, Sternaufbau, Sternentwicklung].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stellar Interiors. Physical principles, structure, and evolution
• Publisher: New York etc.: Springer (Astronomy and Astrophysics Library)
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 354094138X
• ISBN 13: 9783540941385
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Gut
• Weight: 950 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Astronomie

About this title

Synopsis

This text introduces the fundamentals of the classical elements of stellar evolution and structure, providing an overview with enough detail for students to understand the general picture, while allowing prospective specialists a taste of many aspects of the discipline. Because the text is intended for beginning students of stellar physics, the authors steer the book clear of intensive mathematics and physics, preferring to develop solidly portions of important theory that are often overlooked in typical courses, such as stellar energy sources (nuclear physics) and mixing length theory of convection (including modern multidimensional numerical experiments in convection and phenomenological approaches to convection).

Review

From the reviews "Besides being well-written, it presents some fresh perspectives ... Well designed to be a textbook in a senior-level course both for students interested in astronomy and space, planetary and Earth sciences, and for students seeking to consolidate their understanding by using it in a broad set of applications. It can also provide a readable introduction to the subject for scientists working in related areas... The book comes with a PC diskette containing two FORTRAN programs (on stellar evolution). This is now my favorite book to use in a senior-level course." PHYSICS TODAY