ISBN: 9780521542098

[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: Cambridge University Press], The study of cataclysmic variables - interacting binary stars containing a white dwarf accreting from an orbiting companion - is under… Mehr…

[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: Cambridge University Press], The study of cataclysmic variables - interacting binary stars containing a white dwarf accreting from an orbiting companion - is undergoing an exciting renaissance, as it embraces observations at all wavelengths. Cataclysmic variables allow, in particular, the direct and detailed study of equilibrium and non-equilibrium accretion discs in turn these developments also help in our understanding of X-ray binaries, black holes and active galactic nuclei. This timely volume provides the first comprehensive survey of cataclysmic variable stars, integrating theory and observation into a single, synthesised text. An introductory chapter gives the historical background of studies of cataclysmic variables. The author then goes on to give an up-to-date review of both the observations (at all wavelengths, and over all time-scales), the theories, the models of the structures and accretion processes believed to be involved. A very detailed bibliography is also provided to guide the reader to pertinent primary literature. 592 p. - 33 line diagrams 13 half-tones 64 tables 205 graphs 2 maps Versandfertig in 6-10 Tagen, DE, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, gewerbliches Angebot, Offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten)<

ISBN: 9780521542098

The study of cataclysmic variables - interacting binary stars containing a white dwarf accreting from an orbiting companion - is undergoing an exciting renaissance, as it embraces observa… Mehr…

The study of cataclysmic variables - interacting binary stars containing a white dwarf accreting from an orbiting companion - is undergoing an exciting renaissance, as it embraces observations at all wavelengths. Cataclysmic variables allow, in particular, the direct and detailed study of equilibrium and non-equilibrium accretion discs; in turn these developments also help in our understanding of X-ray binaries, black holes and active galactic nuclei. This timely volume provides the first comprehensive survey of cataclysmic variable stars, integrating theory and observation into a single, synthesised text. An introductory chapter gives the historical background of studies of cataclysmic variables. The author then goes on to give an up-to-date review of both the observations (at all wavelengths, and over all time-scales), the theories, the models of the structures and accretion processes believed to be involved. A very detailed bibliography is also provided to guide the reader to pertinent primary literature. Books List_Books, [PU: Cambridge University Press]<

2003, ISBN: 052154209X

Kartoniert / Broschiert SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics, mit Schutzumschlag neu, [PU:Cambridge University Press]

2003, ISBN: 052154209X

Kartoniert / Broschiert, with dust cover 11, [PU:Cambridge University Press]

2003, ISBN: 9780521542098

Softcover, Buch, [PU: Cambridge University Press]