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基本説明
Uniquely emphasises the basic physical principles governing stellar structure and evolution. Contains fifty exercises with full solutions so students can test their understanding of all key topics
Full Description
Using fundamental physics, the theory of stellar structure and evolution can predict how stars are born, how their complex internal structure changes, what nuclear fuel they burn, and their ultimate fate. This textbook is a stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics and applied mathematics, taking a course on the physics of stars. It uniquely emphasises the basic physical principles governing stellar structure and evolution. This second edition contains two new chapters on mass loss from stars and interacting binary stars, and new exercises. Clear and methodical, it explains the processes in simple terms, while maintaining mathematical rigour. Starting from general principles, this textbook leads students step-by-step to a global, comprehensive understanding of the subject. Fifty exercises and full solutions allow students to test their understanding. No prior knowledge of astronomy is required, and only a basic background in physics and mathematics is necessary.
Contents
1. Observations and assumptions; 2. Equations of stellar evolution; 3. Physics of gas and radiation; 4. Nuclear processes; 5. Equilibrium - simple models; 6. Stability of stars; 7. Evolution of stars - schematic picture; 8. Mass loss from stars; 9. The evolution of stars - a detailed picture; 10. Exotic stars: supernovae, pulsars, black holes; 11. Interacting binary stars; 12. The stellar life cycle; Appendixes; References; Index.
