The Structure and Evolution of Stars
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (600 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1783265809 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Approximate solutions of the equations for stellar structure are given. The procedure for numerical solution of the equations is outlined. From the Inside Flap Stars are the fundamental observable constituents of the Universe. The structure of a star can be described mathematically by differential equations which can be derived from the principles of hydrodynamics, electromagnetic theory, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and atomic and nuclear physics. A knowledge of stars and their evolution is vital in understanding other astrophysical objects from accreting black holes and galaxies to the Universe itself. . Supernova explosions as the deaths of massive stars along with the n
The evolution of a star is described from its main sequence evolution through the exhaustion of various nuclear fuels to the end points of evolution such as white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes. A knowledge of stars and their evolution is vital in understanding other astrophysical objects from accreting black holes and galaxies to the Universe itself. Readership: Final year undergraduates, first-year PhD students and post-doctoral researchers in the field of astrophysics or astronomy.. Supernova explosions as the deaths of massive stars along with the nucleosynthesis of elements within stars are explained. Attention is given to the virial theorem, polytropic