Atomic Diffusion in Stars
Michaud, Georges; Alecian, Georges; Richer, Jacques
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Hardback. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 342 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHM; PHP; PHR; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 246 x 22. Weight in Grams: 754.
The authors give an overview of atomic diffusion as applied to all types of stars, showing where it plays an essential role and how it can be implemented in modelling. Part I describes the tools that are required to include atomic diffusion in models of stellar interiors and atmospheres. An important role is played by the gradient of partial radiative pressure, or radiative acceleration, which is usually neglected in stellar evolution. In Part II, the authors systematically review the contribution of atomic diffusion to each evolutionary step. The dominant effects of atomic diffusion are accompanied by more subtle effects on ... Read more
The authors give an overview of atomic diffusion as applied to all types of stars, showing where it plays an essential role and how it can be implemented in modelling. Part I describes the tools that are required to include atomic diffusion in models of stellar interiors and atmospheres. An important role is played by the gradient of partial radiative pressure, or radiative acceleration, which is usually neglected in stellar evolution. In Part II, the authors systematically review the contribution of atomic diffusion to each evolutionary step. The dominant effects of atomic diffusion are accompanied by more subtle effects on ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
Series
Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
Number of Pages
327
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319198538
SKU
V9783319198538
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About Michaud, Georges; Alecian, Georges; Richer, Jacques
Prof. Georges Michaud has been a Professeur Émérite at the Université de Montréal since 2005. He has worked in their physics department as a professor since 1969, after obtaining his PhD in astronomy from the California Institute of Technology. He is the recipient of the 2006 C.S. Beals Award from the Canadian Astronomical Society and has been a member of ... Read more
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