Stellar Structure and Evolution

Stellar Structure and Evolution
ISBN-10
3540580131
ISBN-13
9783540580133
Category
Science
Pages
468
Language
English
Published
1994-07-28
Publisher
Springer
Authors
Rudolf Kippenhahn, Alfred Weigert

Description

A complete and comprehensive treatment of the physics of the stellar interior and the underlying fundamental processes and parameters. The text presents an overview of the models developed to explain the stability, dynamics and evolution of the stars, and great care is taken to detail the various stages in a star's life. The authors have succeeded in producing a unique text based on their own pioneering work in stellar modeling. Since its publication, this textbook has come to be considered a classic by both readers and teachers in astrophysics. This study edition is intended for students in astronomy and physics alike.

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