| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 491 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Astronomy and astrophysics library |
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Astronomy and astrophysics library.
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| Contents |
Star Formation -- Pre-main Sequence Evolution -- Nuclear Evolution of Stars -- Collapse and Supernovae -- Final Stages of Stellar Evolution -- Dynamic Stability -- Thermal Stability -- Stellar Pulsations and Stability -- References. -- List of Symbols and Abbreviations. -- Some Important Constants. -- Subject Index |
| Summary |
"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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Stars -- Evolution.
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Astrophysics.
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astrophysics.
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SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
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Physique.
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Astronomie.
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Astrophysics
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Stars -- Evolution
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783642147340 |
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3642147348 |
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364214733X |
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9783642147333 |
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