Stellar Structure and Evolution, the second volume in the Ohio State
Astrophysics Series, takes advantage of our new era of stellar
astrophysics, in which modern techniques allow us to map the interiors
of stars in unprecedented detail. This textbook for upper-level
undergraduate and graduate students aims to develop a broad physical
understanding of the fundamental principles that dictate stellar
properties. The study of stellar evolution focuses on the 'life cycle'
of stars: how they are born, how they live, and how they die. As
elements ejected by one generation of stars are incorporated into the
next generation, stellar evolution is intertwined with the chemical
evolution of our galaxy. Focusing on key physical processes without
going into encyclopedic depth, the authors present stellar evolution
in a contemporary context, including phenomena such as pulsations,
mass loss, binary interactions, and rotation, which contribute to our
understanding of stars.
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ISBN
9781108857994
Publisert
2023
Utgiver
Cambridge University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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