Author : Rudolf Kippenhahn
Release : 2012-12-06
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 236/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis Stellar Structure and Evolution by : Rudolf Kippenhahn
Download or read book Stellar Structure and Evolution written by Rudolf Kippenhahn. This book was released on 2012-12-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.