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ISBN Number: 9780521543309
Editor: Shlosman, Isaac
Published by: Cambridge University Press
Editor: Shlosman, Isaac
Written by: Shlosman, Isaac
Location: Cambridge
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astronomy, Universe
Subject: Galaxies, Congresses.
Subject: Gas dynamics, Congresses.
Subject: Active galaxies, Congresses.
Date of Publication: October 2003
Cover Type: Paperback
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: 330 line diagrams 16 half-tones 24 t
Number of Pages: 528
Book Size: 2.06 in.
Current research on the origin and evolution of active galaxies is comprehensively surveyed in this collaborative volume. Both of the proposed types of central activity - active galactic nuclei and starbursts - are analysed with a particular emphasis on their relationship to the large-scale properties of the host galaxy. The crucial question is what triggers and fuels nuclear activity now and at earlier epochs? The topics covered here are gas flows near to massive black holes, the circumnuclear galactic regions, and the large-scale bars in disk galaxies. Aspects of nuclear bursts of star formation, and the relationship between central activity and the gas and stellar dynamics of the host galaxy are addressed as well. The contributors to this book for professionals and graduate students are world experts on galaxy evolution. Review:
"...an extremely valuable book. The focus on a particular aspect of nuclear activity allows an in-depth coverage so often lacking in conferences covering the entire spectrum of galaxy activity...will be of interest to many astronomers, not only those working directly in the topics of active galaxies and starbursts, but also those with speciality in stellar or gaseous dynamics, It will remain a required work of reference for years to come." Andrew S. Wilson, Comments Astrophys.
Synopsis:
This book surveys our current understanding of how galaxies change over time, with emphasis on galaxies with very active nuclei, as well as on quasars. World experts discuss the physical processes fueling black holes in the centres of galaxies and the mechanism of starbursts.
Synopsis:
In this volume, current research on the origin and evolution of active galaxies is comprehensively surveyed. Both of the proposed types of central activity--active galactic nuclei and starbursts--are analyzed with a particular emphasis on their relationship to the large-scale properties of the host galaxy. A crucial question investigated is what triggers and fuels nuclear activity now and at earlier epochs. Other topics covered include gas flows near to massive black holes, the circumnuclear galactic regions, and the large-scale bars in disk galaxies. Aspects of nuclear bursts of star formation, and the relationship between central activity and the gas and stellar dynamics of the host galaxy are addressed as well.
Synopsis:
How gas flows and starbursts light up active galaxies.
