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Title Diffuse matter from star forming regions to active galaxies : a volume honouring John Dyson / edited by T.W. Hartquist, J.M. Pittard and S.A.E.G. Falle
Published Dordrecht : Springer, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (xx, 342 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series Astrophysics and space science proceedings, 1570-6591
Astrophysics and space science proceedings. 1570-6591
Contents Front Matter; Numerical Simulations of Star Formation; Molecular Astrophysics of Star Formation; Dusty Plasma Effects in Star Forming Regions; Massive Star Formation; Spectropolarimetry and the Study of Circumstellar Disks; How to Move Ionized Gas: An Introduction to the Dynamics of HII Regions; MHD Ionization Fronts; Herbig-Haro Jets from Young Stars; Hypersonic Molecular Shocks in Star Forming Regions; Wind-Blown Bubbles around Evolved Stars; Do Fast Winds Dominate the Dynamics of Planetary Nebulae?; Spectral Studies of Supernova Remnants; Mass-Loaded Flows
Summary Provides the introductory reviews to a number of the key hydrodynamic processes and to the sources themselves. The reviews in this work provide an introduction to the astrophysics of diffuse sources suitable for postgraduate students and researchers in astrophysics
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes English
In Springer e-books
Subject Stars -- Formation.
Active galaxies.
Astronomy.
Astronomy
astronomy.
SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
Physique.
Astronomie.
Active galaxies
Stars -- Formation
Genre/Form Festschriften
Festschriften.
Form Electronic book
Author Dyson, J. E. (John Edward), 1941-
Hartquist, T. W.
Pittard, J. M. (Julian Mark)
Falle, S. A. E. G. (Samuel A. E. G.)
LC no. 2007425733
ISBN 9781402054242
1402054246
9781402054259
1402054254
6610852669
9786610852666