Stellar Physics 2: Stellar Evolution and Stability /

• Main Author: Bisnovatyi-Kogan, Gennady S. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
• Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library,
• Subjects: Physics.; Astrophysics.; Astrophysics and Astroparticles.

"Stellar Physics" is a an outstanding book in the growing body of literature on star formation and evolution. Not only does the author, a leading expert in the field, very thoroughly present the current state of knowledge on stellar physics, but he handles with equal care the many problems...

Table of Contents:

• Star Formation
• Pre-main Sequence Evolution
• Nuclear Evolution of Stars
• Collapse and Supernovae
• Final Stages of Stellar Evolution
• Dynamic Stability
• Thermal Stability
• Stellar Pulsations and Stability
• References. - List of Symbols and Abbreviations. - Some Important Constants. - Subject Index.