Pinsonneault, Marc

Stellar Structure and Evolution

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ISBN 13:: 9781108798822
author:: Pinsonneault, Marc
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 280
Dimensions:: 24.4 x 17.1 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Science, Astrophysics, ,
Condition:: New
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Stellar Structure and Evolution by Marc Pinsonneault and Barbara Ryden is a comprehensive textbook that explores the fundamental principles governing stellar properties. By focusing on key physical processes, the authors present a contemporary understanding of stellar evolution, including phenomena such as pulsations, mass loss, binary interactions, and rotation. The study of stellar evolution examines the 'life cycle' of stars, from birth to death, and how elements ejected by one generation are incorporated into the next. This process is intertwined with the chemical evolution of our galaxy. The authors aim to develop a broad physical understanding of stellar properties, making this textbook suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. By covering these topics in a clear and concise manner, Stellar Structure and Evolution provides a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the complex processes that shape stars.

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