ACCRETION POWER IN ASTROPHYSIC (Adobe Reader) ebook download Juhan, King, Andrew, Raine, Derek Frank

Accretion Power in Astrophysics

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.

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Title of ebook: Accretion Power in Astrophysics
ISBN: 9780511074431
parent-ISBN: 9780521620536
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Internet download file size: 5247 kb
Pages: 398
Published: 01-2002
Released online for download: 01-17-2002
Author of eBook: Frank, Juhan
Author of eBook: King, Andrew
Author of eBook: Raine, Derek

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