Accretion Power in Astrophysics
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0521629578
ISBN 13
9780521629577
Category
Unknown
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Publication Year
2002
Publisher
Pages
400
Description
This newly expanded and thoroughly updated third edition 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. 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. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
