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Gennady S. Bisnovatyi-Kogan - Stellar Physics - 9783642266485 - V9783642266485
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Stellar Physics

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Description for Stellar Physics paperback. This is an outstanding book, revised and updated, on star formation and evolution. Not only does the author present the current state of knowledge on stellar physics, but he handles with equal care the many problems that this field of research still faces. Translator(s): Blinov, A.Y.; Romanova, M. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 516 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 783.

"Stellar Physics" is a an outstanding book in the growing body of literature on star formation and evolution. Not only does the author, a leading expert in the field, very thoroughly present the current state of knowledge on stellar physics, but he handles with equal care the many problems that this field of research still faces. A bibliography with well over 1000 entries makes this book an unparalleled reference source.
"Stellar Evolution and Stability" is the second of two volumes and can be read, as can the first volume "Fundamental Concepts and Stellar Equilibrium," as a largely independent work. It ... Read more

This second edition is carefully updated in the areas of pre-supernova models, magnetorotational supernovae, and the theory of accretion disks around black holes. Additional sections have been added on strange quark stars, jet formation and collimation, radiation-driven winds in strong gravitational fields and gamma-ray bursts.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
516
Condition
New
Series
Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
Number of Pages
494
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642266485
SKU
V9783642266485
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

Reviews for Stellar Physics
From reviews of the first edition: "The author includes detailed discussions of the final stages of stellar evolution [...] He also offers in-depth results from Soviet and Russian research. Bisnovatyi-Kogan's discussion of astrophysicists' inability to produce supernova models that account for basic observations nicely summarizes the state of the art. The book's tables present many detailed results that can help ... Read more

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