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ISBN Number: 9780521545754
Editor: Mauche, Christopher W.
Published by: Cambridge University Press
Editor: Mauche, Christopher W.
Written by: Mauche, Christopher W.
Location: Cambridge
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Date of Publication: October 2003
Cover Type: Paperback
Grade Level: College/higher education:
Written in: English
Number of Pages: 500
Book Size: 9.74x7.16x.31 in. 1.95 lbs.
This book is a comprehensive survey of the current research in the field of cataclysmic variables and low-mass X-ray binaries. These compact binaries contain a Roche-lobe filling low-mass star and an accreting white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole. In the turbulent process of accretion, a broad and highly variable spectrum of radiation is produced. The interpretation of the behaviour of these binaries is the present work of hundreds of astronomers, many of whom contributed to this volume. Among the topics covered here are observations and theories of low-mass neutron star and black hole binaries, magnetic and non-magnetic white dwarf binaries, transient X-ray sources, novae, and binary pulsars, as well as theories of the evolution of these binaries. The book is based on material presented at the 11th North American Workshop onCataclysmic Variables and Low Mass X-ray Binaries held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in October 1989. Each contribution contains sufficient in-depth information to be of use to the specialist, while the breadth of subjects covered will ensure a wide audience among advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Synopsis:
A comprehensive survey of the current research in the field of cataclysmic variables and low-mass X-ray binaries.
Synopsis:
This is a comprehensive survey of the current research in the field of cataclysmic variables and low-mass X-ray binaries. Hundreds of astronomers are working on interpreting the behaviour of these binaries and the contributors to this volume cover topics on observations and theories of low-mass neutron star and black hole binaries, magnetic and non-magnetic white dwarf binaries, transient X-ray sources, novae, and binary pulsars, as well as theories of the evolution of these binaries.
Synopsis:
A comprehensive survey of the current research in the field of cataclysmic variables and low-mass X-ray binaries.
Synopsis:
This book is a well-edited and comprehensive survey of the current research in the field of low-mass accretion powered compact binaries, that is, binary stars containing a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole as the primary star and a Roche-lobe filling low-mass as the secondary star. These stars have reached a stage in their evolution where the transfer of mass from the giant phase onto a dwarf or sub-dwarf star demonstrates many different aspects of physics. The volume is essentially a complete analysis of these stars combining theory and observation, and covering observations of low-mass X-ray binaries and both magnetic and nonmagnetic cataclysmic variables, theories of stellar accretion, novae, and evolution of compact binaries.
