Accretion Power in Astrophysics
Seiten
2002
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3rd Revised edition
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-62957-7 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-62957-7 (ISBN)
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.
Accretion Power in Astrophysics 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. 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. Further chapters give extensive treatment of accretion in active galactic nuclei, and describe thick accretion discs. A new chapter discusses recently discovered accretion flow solutions. The third edition is greatly expanded and thoroughly updated. 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.
Accretion Power in Astrophysics 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. 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. Further chapters give extensive treatment of accretion in active galactic nuclei, and describe thick accretion discs. A new chapter discusses recently discovered accretion flow solutions. The third edition is greatly expanded and thoroughly updated. 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.
1. Accretion as a source of energy; 2. Gas dynamics; 3. Plasma concepts; 4. Accretion in binary systems; 5. Accretion discs; 6. Accretion on to a compact object; 7. Active galactic nuclei; 8. Accretion discs in active galactic nuclei; 9. Accretion power in active galactic nuclei; 10. Thick discs; 11. Accretion flows.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.1.2002 |
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Zusatzinfo | 2 Tables, unspecified; 22 Halftones, unspecified; 63 Line drawings, unspecified |
Verlagsort | Cambridge |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 170 x 242 mm |
Gewicht | 640 g |
Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik |
ISBN-10 | 0-521-62957-8 / 0521629578 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-521-62957-7 / 9780521629577 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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