Synthesis of the elements in stars: forty years of progress in Reviews of Modern Physics, Volume 69, Number 4, October 1997, pp. 995-1085
Published by American Physical Society, Lancaster, 1997
- First Edition
- Used
Seller: Atticus Rare Books, West Branch, IA, U.S.A.Atticus Rare Books
AbeBooks seller since August 23, 2001
Condition: Used
£ 211.55
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL WRAPS OF A LENGTHY PAPER ASSESSING THE 'FORTY YEARS OF PROGRESS' SINCE THE RELEASE OF BURBIDGE(S), FOWLER, & HOYLE'S SEMINAL 1957 PAPER "SYNTHESIS OF THE ELEMENTS IN STARS". Fifteen scientists contributed to the paper. First published in 1957 paper, Margaret Burbidge, Geoffrey Burbidge, and William Fowler's seminal paper "Synthesis of the Elements in Stars" "describes hydrogen and helium are formed in the interior of stars" (Daintith, Oxford Dictionary of Scientists, 268). The paper, widely considered "one of the most authoritative and comprehensive works of modern science" is so famous that it is commonly referred to simply as B2FH after the initials of its authors (ibid). B2FH is credited with originating what is now known as the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis. An often quoted statement of Carl Sagan, "We are all star stuff," is simply his paraphrase of this review paper's thesis (ibid). B2FH predicted the chemical evolution of the universe testable through stellar spectral line emulsions, using this to illustrate the possibility that all heavy earth elements in face originate from the furnace-like cores of nearby extinct solar phenomena. "Forty years ago Burbidge, Burbidge, Fowler, and Hoyle combined what we would now call fragmentary evidence from nuclear physics, stellar evolution and the abundances of elements and isotopes in the solar system as well as a few stars into a synthesis of remarkable ingenuity. Their review provided a foundation for forty years of research in all of the aspects of low energy nuclear experiments and theory, stellar modeling over a wide range of mass and composition, and abundance studies of many hundreds of stars, many of which have shown distinct evidence of the processes suggested by BFH. In this review we summarize progress in each of these fields with emphasis on the most recent developments" (Abstract, RMP, 69, 4, October 1957, p. 995). The following scientists contributed to the paper: George Wallerstein, Icko Iben, , Jr., Peter Parker, Ann Merchant Boesgaard, Gerald M. Hale, Arthur E. Champagne, Charles A. Barnes, Franz Käppeler, Verne V. Smith, Robert D. Hoffman, Frank X. Timmes, Chris Sneden, Richard N. Boyd, Bradley S. Meyer, and David L. Lambert. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE: "Recoilless gamma-ray lasers", George C. Baldwin and Johndale C. Solem, pp. 1085-1119; "Heavy-fermion systems studied by SR technique", A. Amato, pp. 1119-1181; "Theory of color symmetry for periodic and quasiperiodic crystals" Ron Lifshitz, pp. 1181-1219; "Immunology for physicists", Alan S. Perelson and Gérard Weisbuch, pp. 1219-1269; "Modeling molecular motors", Frank Jülicher, Armand Ajdari, and Jacques Prost, pp. 1269-1283. CONDITION & DETAILS: Lancaster: American Physical Society.(10.5 x 8 inches; 263 x 200mm). Complete issue in original wraps wraps; not a library copy. Very slight rubbing and scuffing at the edges of the wraps, a bit on the front and rear - all minor. (See photo). Bright and clean; solid and tight. Near fine condition.…
Seller Inventory # 846
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Synthesis of the elements in stars: forty years of progress in Reviews of Modern Physics, Volume 69, Number 4, October 1997, pp. 995-1085
- Author
- Wallerstein, George; Icko Iben, et al.
- Publisher
- American Physical Society, Lancaster
- Publication year
- 1997
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Astronomy, Cosmology, & Astrophysics
Atticus Rare Books
West Branch, IA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since August 23, 2001
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 3 to 6 business days | 2 to 4 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 7.10 | £ 7.92 |
Payment methods
- Bank Wire Transfer
- Check
- Money Order
- Paypal
Specialty
Antiquarian & 20th Century Science, Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, & MedicineSeller's business information
Atticus Rare Books
IA, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
All items may be returned for a full refund for any reason within 14 days of receipt. We accept personal
checks from regular clients. We also accept PayPal, international money orders, direct bank deposit, VISA,
Mastercard, and American Express. Contact information: Atticus Rare Books 1411 Plato Road West
Branch, IA 52358. Email: infoatticus@gmail.com. Phone: 319-
643-3487. Federal Tax ID and EIN : 46-4756614
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Atticus Rare Books, West Branch, Iowa, U.S.A., +1 319-643-3487, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.