Book Description
Third edition textbook for use on advanced courses on stellar physics.
Author : David F. Gray
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 41,43 MB
Release : 2005-11-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521851862
Third edition textbook for use on advanced courses on stellar physics.
Author : David F. Gray
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 22,86 MB
Release : 1992-06-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521408684
Describes the equipment, observational techniques and analysis used in the investigation of stellar photospheres.
Author : David F. Gray
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 38,28 MB
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1009085417
This textbook describes the equipment, observational techniques, and analysis used in the investigation of stellar photospheres. Now in its fourth edition, the text has been thoroughly updated and revised to be more accessible to students. New figures have been added to illustrate key concepts, while diagrams have been redrawn and refreshed throughout. The book starts by developing the tools of analysis, and then demonstrates how they can be applied. Topics covered include radiation transfer, models of stellar photospheres, spectroscopic equipment, how to observe stellar spectra, and techniques for measuring stellar temperatures, radii, surface gravities, chemical composition, velocity fields, and rotation rates. Up-to-date results for real stars are included. Written for starting graduate students or advanced undergraduates, this textbook also includes a wealth of reference material useful to researchers. eBook formats include color imagery while print formats are greyscale only; a wide selection of the color images are available online.
Author : Marc F. M. Trypsteen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 36,4 MB
Release : 2017-07-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1107166187
This accessible guide presents the astrophysical concepts behind astronomical spectroscopy, covering both theoretical and practical elements. Suitable for anyone with only a little background knowledge and access to amateur-level equipment, it will help you understand and practise the scientifically important and growing field of amateur astronomy.
Author : James B. Kaler
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 22,95 MB
Release : 1997-03-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521585705
The study of stars and their spectra is central to an understanding of classical and modern astronomy. The principal tool for investigating the nature of stars is to observe and interpret their spectra. In this lucid book, James Kaler clearly explains the alphabet of stellar astronomy - from the cool M stars to hot O stars - and tells the story of the evolution of stars and their place in the Universe. Before embarking on a fascinating voyage of cosmic discovery, we are introduced to the fundamental properties of stars, and how they can be categorised. Next, the structure of atoms and the formation of spectra is discussed, as a prelude to a full description of the spectral classification itself. The heart of the book examines each star type in turn and explores their spectra in detail. Notable discoveries and features related to each class sustain the story. There is also a review of unusual stars that cannot easily be classified. Finally, the book closes with a skilful integration of all the data - tracing the paths of birth, life and death of stars on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. This book is based on a widely acclaimed series of articles on stellar astronomy which appeared in the magazine Sky and Telescope. It provides an invaluable introduction for observers and students.
Author : Ivan Hubeny
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 944 pages
File Size : 23,96 MB
Release : 2014-10-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0691163294
The most authoritative synthesis of the quantitative spectroscopic analysis of stellar atmospheres This book provides an in-depth and self-contained treatment of the latest advances achieved in quantitative spectroscopic analyses of the observable outer layers of stars and similar objects. Written by two leading researchers in the field, it presents a comprehensive account of both the physical foundations and numerical methods of such analyses. The book is ideal for astronomers who want to acquire deeper insight into the physical foundations of the theory of stellar atmospheres, or who want to learn about modern computational techniques for treating radiative transfer in non-equilibrium situations. It can also serve as a rigorous yet accessible introduction to the discipline for graduate students. Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date account of the field Covers computational methods as well as the underlying physics Serves as an ideal reference book for researchers and a rigorous yet accessible textbook for graduate students An online illustration package is available to professors at press.princeton.edu
Author : William Kenneth Rose
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 26,68 MB
Release : 1998-04-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521588331
This advanced 1998 textbook on stellar astrophysics provides a comprehensive and self-contained introduction for graduate students.
Author : Jose Carlos del Toro Iniesta
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 38,23 MB
Release : 2003-03-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 1139436503
Spectropolarimetry embraces the most complete and detailed measurement and analysis of light, as well as its interaction with matter. This book provides an introductory overview of the area, which plays an increasingly important role in modern solar observations. Chapters include a comprehensive description of the polarization state of polychromatic light and its measurement, an overview of astronomical (solar) polarimetry, the radiative transfer equation for polarized light, and the formation of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field. Most topics are dealt with within the realm of classical physics, although a small amount of quantum mechanics is introduced where necessary. This text will be a valuable reference for graduates and researchers in astrophysics, solar physics and optics.
Author : Luca Ciotti
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 35,96 MB
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1107001536
A thorough presentation of the fundamental concepts of stellar dynamics that bridges the gap between standard texts and advanced treatises.
Author : Michel Cassé
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 45,57 MB
Release : 2003-08-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521821827
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