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The Metal-Rich Universe (Cambridge Contemporary Astrophysics Cambridge Contemporary A)
by Garik (edt) Israelian
Available from Powells Used Books
$144.75
on 10-15-2008
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Features
ISBN Number: 9780521879989
Written by: Israelian, Garik (edt)
Published by: Cambridge University Press
Editor: Meynet, Georges
Editor: Israelian, Garik
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Copyright: 2008
Series: Cambridge Contemporary Astrophysics Cambridge Contemporary A
Date of Publication: July 2008
Cover Type: Hardcover
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 470
Book Size: 980x700x110 240
Metal-rich stars accumulate their metals from previous generations of stars, and so contain the history of their galaxy. By studying these stars we can gain valuable insights into how metals change the formation and evolution of stars, and explain the extraordinary massive star populations observed in the metal-rich region of our own galaxy. Recent observations of metal-rich regions have shown that stars hosting giant planets are generally metal-rich, which has triggered further observations of metal-rich stars. This has led to the discovery of new exoplanets, and advances in the study of planet formation and the late chemical evolution of galaxies. This book is the first on this topic, and it covers many aspects, from spectral line formation to stellar formation and evolution in high metallicity regimes. It is invaluable to researchers and graduate students in stellar evolution, extragalactic astronomy, and planet formation.
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