Astrofisica di Cambridge Serie

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• The Origin and Evolution of Planetary Nebulae

  • Sun Kwok

  • 260pagine
  • 10 ore di lettura

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  Focusing on the origin and evolution of planetary nebulae, this volume synthesizes observations from various space missions, including the Hubble Space Telescope and ROSAT. It explains key physical processes and highlights recent advancements in stellar physics and nebular dynamics. The book explores the potential of planetary nebulae in cosmic distance measurement, dark matter distribution, and galaxy chemical evolution. It serves as an accessible introduction for graduate students and a comprehensive reference for researchers, also suitable as an advanced text on interstellar medium physics.

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• Solar and Stellar Activity Cycles

  • Peter R. Wilson

  • 296pagine
  • 11 ore di lettura

  Focusing on solar cycles and their predictive parameters, this book delves into the roles of dynamo theory and chaos theory in understanding stellar activity. It provides a comprehensive review of current studies, highlighting methods for predicting solar cycle parameters, particularly regarding cycle 22. The text covers advanced topics such as helioseismology, extended activity cycles, and polar field reversals. Aimed at graduate students and researchers, it synthesizes essential insights into solar and stellar activity cycles, making it a valuable reference in the field.

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• Stellar Rotation

  • Jean Louis Tassoul

  • 276pagine
  • 10 ore di lettura

  Like the Earth and planets, stars rotate. Understanding how stars rotate is central to modelling their structure, formation and evolution, and how they interact with their environment and companion stars. This authoritative volume provides a lucid introduction to stellar rotation and the definitive reference to the subject. It combines theory and observation in a comprehensive survey of how the rotation of stars affects the structure and evolution of the Sun, single stars and close binaries. This book will be of primary interest to graduate students and researchers studying solar and stellar rotation and close binary systems. It will also appeal to those with a more general interest in solar and stellar physics, star formation, binary stars and the hydrodynamics of rotating fluids - including geophysicists, planetary scientists and plasma physicists. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Observational basis; 2. Rotating fluids; 3. Rotating stars; 4. Meridional circulation; 5. Solar rotation; 6. The early-type stars; 7. The late-type stars; 8. Tidal interaction; Epilogue; Subject index; Author index.

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• Astrophysical Jets and Beams

  • Michael D. Smith

  • 242pagine
  • 9 ore di lettura

  Focusing on astrophysical jets, this study provides comprehensive insights that cater to both students and researchers across various astrophysics fields. It covers the latest findings and theories, making it a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of this dynamic area of study.

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