Format:
Online-Ressource (384 p.)
Edition:
3rd ed
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2012 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
9780521620536
Content:
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
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; Preface to the third edition; 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; Appendix Radiation processes; Problems; Bibliography; Index
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
9780511075971
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Accretion Power in Astrophysics
Language:
English
Keywords:
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