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Author Hansen, Carl J

Title Stellar Interiors : Physical Principles, Structure, and Evolution / by Carl J. Hansen, Steven D. Kawaler
Published New York, NY : Springer US, 1994

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 447 pages 84 illustrations)
Series Astronomy and Astrophysics Library, 0941-7834
Astronomy and astrophysics library.
Contents Preliminaries -- An Overview of Stellar Evolution -- Equations of State -- Radiative and Conductive Heat Transfer -- Heat Transfer by Convection -- Stellar Energy Sources -- Stellar Modeling -- Structure and Evolution of the Sun -- Structure and Evolution of White Dwarfs -- Asteroseismology -- Glossary -- Physical and Astronomical Constants -- Sample Computer Codes -- Index
Summary This text, designed for beginning students of stellar physics, introduces the fundamentals of stellar structure and evolution. In emphasizing the general picture of the life cycles of stars and the physics responsible, it also allows prospective specialists a taste of many of the detailed aspects of this mature discipline. The authors develop a solid foundation in important theory that is often overlooked in typical courses, yet steer clear of extraneous intensive mathematics and physics. Topics include nuclear physics and stellar energy sources, the equation of state of stellar material, phenomenological approaches to convection, and modern numerical techniques for computation of stellar evolution. Keeping pace with recent developments, the authors incorporate important elements such as asteroseismology, and the effects of rotation and magnetic fields
Subject Physics.
Physical geography.
physics.
physical geography.
Physical geography.
Physics.
Form Electronic book
Author Kawaler, Steven D
ISBN 9781468402148
1468402145