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ISBN Number: 9780521629577
Author: Frank, Juhan
Author: King, A. R.
Author: Frank, Juhan
Author: Raine, Derek
Author: King, Andrew
Author: Raine, Derek J.
Author: King, A. R.
Author: King, Andrew R.
Author: King, Andrew
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Location: Cambridge
Subject: Astronomy, Star Guides
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astronomy
Subject: Astronomy, Universe
Subject: Accretion (Astrophysics)
Subject: Accretion
Subject: Astronomy, General
Copyright: 2002
Edition Number: 3
Edition Description: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series: Cambridge Astrophysics
Series Volume: 21
Publication Date: January 2002
Cover Type: Paperback
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: Y
Number of Pages: 398
Book Size: 954x668x88 142
Accretion is recognised as a phenomenon of fundamental importance in astrophysics. Accretion Power in Astrophysics examines accretion as a source of energy in binary star systems containing compact objects and in active galactic nuclei. The authors assume a basic knowledge of physics in order to describe the physical processes at work in accretion discs. The first three chapters explain why accretion is a source of energy, and then present the gas dynamics and plasma concepts necessary for astrophysical applications. The next three chapters then develop accretion in stellar systems, including accretion onto compact objects. Three further chapters give extensive treatment of accretion in active galactic nuclei, and the concluding chapter describes thick accretion discs. The second edition is a complete revision of the earlier account. In particular it gives much greater attention to active galaxies and quasars, where the accretion model is now accepted as the central energy source. The treatment is at a level appropriate for graduate students. Review:
"...will make an excellent textbook for a graduate course. It will be particularly valuable for physicists and fluid dynamicists who want a quick introduction to one of the most fascinating fields of current astrophysical research." Science"...would make an ideal text for part of an introductory graduate level course in high-energy astrophysics." Foundations of Physics
Synopsis:
An updated version of the popular graduate text on accretion in astrophysics.
Synopsis:
Accretion Power in Astrophysics examines accretion as a source of energy in both binary star systems containing compact objects, and in active galactic nuclei. It describes the physical processes in accretion discs and other accretion flows. This expanded and updated edition is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and researchers.
Synopsis:
Examines accretion as a source of energy in binary star systems containing compact objects and in active galactic nuclei.
Synopsis:
This newly expanded and thoroughly updated third edition examines accretion as a source of energy in both binary star systems containing compact objects, and in active galactic nuclei. Assuming a basic knowledge of physics, the authors describe the physical processes at work in accretion discs and other accretion flows. New material includes a detailed treatment of disc instabilities, irradiated discs, disc warping, and general accretion flows. The treatment is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and researchers.
