Stellar Structure and Evolution

ISBN-13: 9781108835817 / Twarda / 2023 / 280 str.

Barbara (The Ohio State University) Ryden

Opis

A clear overview of stellar structure and stellar evolution for advanced students, incorporating modern observational advances.

Recenzje

'This is a welcome addition to the literature, providing a comprehensive overview of stellar structure and evolution, and including insights from the latest data, techniques, and results.' William Chaplin, University of Birmingham

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Properties of stars; 2. Equations of stellar structure; 3. Equations of state; 4. Stellar energy transport; 5. Stars as fusion reactors; 6. Main sequence stars; 7. Star formation: before the main sequence; 8. Evolved stars: after the main sequence; 9. Ex-stars; 10. Rotating stars; 11. Pulsating stars; 12. Binary stars; Appendices; Bibliography, references, and figure credits; Index.