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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...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Cambridge, UK ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2002.
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| Edición: | 3rd ed. / |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | 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 extens. |
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| Notas: | Frank's name appears first on the previous edition |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xiv, 384 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 366-379) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780511077548 0511077548 9781139164245 1139164244 |