Accretion Power in Astrophysics

ISBN-13: 9780521629577 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 400 str.

Juhan Frank; A. R. King; Andrew King

Opis

This newly expanded and thoroughly updated third edition examines accretion as a source of energy in both binary star systems containing compact objects, and in active galactic nuclei. Assuming a basic knowledge of physics, the authors describe the physical processes at work in accretion discs and other accretion flows. New material includes a detailed treatment of disc instabilities, irradiated discs, disc warping, and general accretion flows. The treatment is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and researchers.

Recenzje

'Quite simply, it is required reading for students and researchers alike.' Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

Spis treści

1. Accretion as a source of energy; 2. Gas dynamics; 3. Plasma concepts; 4. Accretion in binary systems; 5. Accretion discs; 6. Accretion on to a compact object; 7. Active galactic nuclei; 8. Accretion discs in active galactic nuclei; 9. Accretion power in active galactic nuclei; 10. Thick discs; 11. Accretion flows.