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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Frank, J.
Otros Autores: King, A. R., Raine, Derek J., 1946-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002.
Edición:3rd ed. /
Temas:
Accretion (Astrophysics)
Accrétion (Astrophysique)
SCIENCE > Astronomy.
Astrofysica.
Accretie.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 The Eddington limit
  • 1.3 The emitted spectrum
  • 1.4 Accretion theory and observation
  • 2 Gas dynamics
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 The equations of gas dynamics
  • 2.3 Steady adiabatic flows
  • isothermal flows
  • 2.4 Sound waves
  • 2.5 Steady, spherically symmetric accretion
  • 3 Plasma concepts
  • 3.1 Introduction.
  • 3.2 Charge neutrality, plasma oscillations and the Debye length
  • 3.3 Collisions
  • 3.4 Thermal plasmas: relaxation time and mean free path
  • 3.5 The stopping of fast particles by a plasma
  • 3.6 Transport phenomena: viscosity
  • 3.7 The effect of strong magnetic fields
  • 3.8 Shock waves in plasmas
  • 4 Accretion in binary systems
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Interacting binary systems
  • 4.3 Roche lobe overflow
  • 4.4 Roche geometry and binary evolution
  • 4.5 Disc formation
  • 4.6 Viscous torques
  • 4.7 The magnitude of viscosity
  • 4.8 Beyond the Alpha-prescription.
  • 4.9 Accretion in close binaries: other possibilities
  • 5 Accretion discs
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Radial disc structure
  • 5.3 Steady thin discs
  • 5.4 The local structure of thin discs
  • 5.5 The emitted spectrum
  • 5.6 The structure of steady Alpha-discs (the 'standard model')
  • 5.7 Steady discs: confrontation with observation
  • 5.8 Time dependence and stability
  • 5.9 Dwarf novae
  • 5.10 Irradiated discs
  • 5.11 Tides, resonances and superhumps
  • 5.12 Discs around young stars
  • 5.13 Spiral shocks
  • 6 Accretion on to a compact object
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Boundary layers.
  • 6.3 Accretion on to magnetized neutron stars and white dwarfs
  • 6.4 Accretion columns: the white dwarf case
  • 6.5 Accretion column structure for neutron stars
  • 6.6 X-ray bursters
  • 6.7 Black holes
  • 6.8 Accreting binary systems with compact components
  • 7 Active galactic nuclei
  • 7.1 Observations
  • 7.1.1 Continuum emission
  • 7.1.2 Line spectra
  • 7.1.3 Polarization and variability
  • 7.1.4 Summary of active galactic nuclei
  • Seyfert galaxies
  • Quasars
  • BL Lacs (Lacertids)
  • Radio galaxies
  • 7.1.5 Unified models
  • 7.2 The distances of active galaxies.
  • 7.2.1 Association with clusters
  • 7.2.2 The continuity argument
  • 7.2.3 Absorption lines
  • 7.2.4 Gravitational lenses
  • 7.3 The sizes of active galactic nuclei
  • 7.3.1 Optical structure
  • 7.3.2 Radio structure
  • 7.3.3 Variability arguments
  • 7.4 The mass of the central source
  • 7.4.1 Alignment of radio sources
  • 7.4.2 The Eddington limit
  • 7.4.3 Variability
  • 7.4.4 The stellar distribution
  • 7.4.5 Activity in normal galaxies
  • 7.5 Models of active galactic nuclei
  • 7.5.1 Compact star clusters (without black holes)
  • 7.5.2 Supermassive stars
  • 7.5.3 Black holes.

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