Compact Objects in Astrophysics

Compact Objects in Astrophysics
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 691
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ISBN-10 : 9783540499121
ISBN-13 : 3540499121
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Synopsis Compact Objects in Astrophysics by : Max Camenzind

Modern comprehensive introduction and overview of the physics of White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars and Black Holes, including all relevant observations. Contains a basic introduction to General Relativity, including the modern 3+1 split of spacetime and of Einstein’s equations. The split is used for the first time to derive the structure equations for rapidly rotating neutron stars and Black Holes. Detailed discussions and derivations of current theoretical results. In particular also the most recent equations of state for neutron star matter are explained. Topics , such as colour superconductivity are discussed and used for modelling. A book for graduate students and researchers. Contains exercises and some solutions.

Black Holes, White Dwarfs, and Neutron Stars

Black Holes, White Dwarfs, and Neutron Stars
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 663
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ISBN-10 : 9783527617678
ISBN-13 : 3527617671
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Black Holes, White Dwarfs, and Neutron Stars by : Stuart L. Shapiro

This self-contained textbook brings together many different branches of physics--e.g. nuclear physics, solid state physics, particle physics, hydrodynamics, relativity--to analyze compact objects. The latest astronomical data is assessed. Over 250 exercises.

Black Holes, White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars

Black Holes, White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars
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Publisher : Wiley-VCH
Total Pages : 645
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ISBN-10 : 0471873160
ISBN-13 : 9780471873167
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis Black Holes, White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars by : Stuart L. Shapiro

This self-contained textbook brings together many different branches of physics--e.g. nuclear physics, solid state physics, particle physics, hydrodynamics, relativity--to analyze compact objects. The latest astronomical data is assessed. Over 250 exercises.

MHD Flows in Compact Astrophysical Objects

MHD Flows in Compact Astrophysical Objects
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 425
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ISBN-10 : 9783642012907
ISBN-13 : 3642012906
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Synopsis MHD Flows in Compact Astrophysical Objects by : Vasily S. Beskin

Accretion flows, winds and jets of compact astrophysical objects and stars are generally described within the framework of hydrodynamical and magnetohydrodynamical (MHD) flows. Analytical analysis of the problem provides profound physical insights, which are essential for interpreting and understanding the results of numerical simulations. Providing such a physical understanding of MHD Flows in Compact Astrophysical Objects is the main goal of this book, which is an updated translation of a successful Russian graduate textbook. The book provides the first detailed introduction into the method of the Grad-Shafranov equation, describing analytically the very broad class of hydrodynamical and MHD flows. It starts with the classical examples of hydrodynamical accretion onto relativistic and nonrelativistic objects. The force-free limit of the Grad-Shafranov equation allows us to analyze in detail the physics of the magnetospheres of radio pulsars and black holes, including the Blandford-Znajek process of energy extraction from a rotating black hole immersed in an external magnetic field. Finally, on the basis of the full MHD version of the Grad-Shafranov equation the author discusses the problems of jet collimation and particle acceleration in Active Galactic Nuclei, radio pulsars, and Young Stellar Objects. The comparison of the analytical results with numerical simulations demonstrates their good agreement. Assuming that the reader is familiar with the basic physical and mathematical concepts of General Relativity, the author uses the 3+1 split approach which allows the formulation of all results in terms of physically clear language of three dimensional vectors. The book contains detailed derivations of equations, numerous exercises, and an extensive bibliography. It therefore serves as both an introductory text for graduate students and a valuable reference work for researchers in the field.

Compact Stars

Compact Stars
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 402
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ISBN-10 : 9781468404913
ISBN-13 : 1468404911
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Synopsis Compact Stars by : Norman K. Glendenning

A whole decades research collated, organised and synthesised into one single book! Following a 60-page review of the seminal treatises of Misner, Thorne, Wheeler and Weinberg on general relativity, Glendenning goes on to explore the internal structure of compact stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars, hybrids, strange quark stars, both the counterparts of neutron stars as well as of dwarfs. This is a self-contained treatment and will be of interest to graduate students in physics and astrophysics as well as others entering the field.

Compact Stellar X-ray Sources

Compact Stellar X-ray Sources
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 667
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ISBN-10 : 9781139451772
ISBN-13 : 1139451774
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Compact Stellar X-ray Sources by : Walter Lewin

X-ray astronomy is the prime available window on astrophysical compact objects: black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs. In this book, prominent experts provide a comprehensive overview of the observations and astrophysics of these objects. This is a valuable reference for graduate students and active researchers.

Astrophysis of Compact Objects

Astrophysis of Compact Objects
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Publisher : American Institute of Physics
Total Pages : 454
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ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822036950392
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Synopsis Astrophysis of Compact Objects by : Ye-Fei Yuan

Huangshan City, China, 1-7 July 2007

Compact Star Physics

Compact Star Physics
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 325
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ISBN-10 : 9781107180895
ISBN-13 : 1107180899
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Compact Star Physics by : Jürgen Schaffner-Bielich

This introduction to compact star physics explains key concepts from general relativity, thermodynamics and nuclear physics.

Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s

Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s
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Total Pages : 615
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ISBN-10 : 0309467349
ISBN-13 : 9780309467346
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

The steering committee was specifically asked to (1) provide an overview of the current state of astronomy and astrophysics science, and technology research in support of that science, with connections to other scientific areas where appropriate; (2) identify the most compelling science challenges and frontiers in astronomy and astrophysics, which shall motivate the committee’s strategy for the future; (3) develop a comprehensive research strategy to advance the frontiers of astronomy and astrophysics for the period 2022-2032 that will include identifying, recommending, and ranking the highest-priority research activities; (4) utilize and recommend decision rules, where appropriate, that can accommodate significant but reasonable deviations in the projected budget or changes in urgency precipitated by new discoveries or unanticipated competitive activities; (5) assess the state of the profession, including workforce and demographic issues in the field, identify areas of concern and importance to the community, and where possible, provide specific, actionable, and practical recommendations to the agencies and community to address these areas. This report proposes a broad, integrated plan for space- and ground-based astronomy and astrophysics for the decade 2023-2032. It also lays the foundations for further advances in the following decade.

Physics of Relativistic Objects in Compact Binaries: from Birth to Coalescence

Physics of Relativistic Objects in Compact Binaries: from Birth to Coalescence
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 386
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ISBN-10 : 9781402092640
ISBN-13 : 1402092644
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Physics of Relativistic Objects in Compact Binaries: from Birth to Coalescence by : Monica Colpi

A very attractive feature of the theory of general relativity is that it is a perfectexampleofa“falsi?able”theory:notunableparameterispresentinthe theory and therefore even a single experiment incompatible with a prediction of the theory would immediately lead to its inevitable rejection, at least in the physical regime of application of the aforementioned experiment. This fact provides additional scienti?c value to one of the boldest and most fascinating achievements of the human intellect ever, and motivates a wealth of e?orts in designing and implementing tests aimed at the falsi?cation of the theory. The ?rst historical test on the theory has been the de?ection of light gr- ing the solar surface (Eddington 1919): the compatibility of the theory with this ?rst experiment together with its ability to explain the magnitude of the perihelion advance of Mercury contributed strongly to boost acceptance and worldwideknowledge.However,technologicallimitations preventedphysicists from setting up more constraining tests for several decades after the formu- tion of the theory. In fact, a relevant problem with experimental general r- ativity is that the predicted deviations from the Newtonian theory of gravity areverysmallwhentheexperimentsarecarriedoutinterrestriallaboratories.