| Accretion Power in Astrophysics Revised Edition Contributor(s): Frank, Juhan (Author), King, Andrew (Author), Raine, Derek (Author) |
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ISBN: 1139164244 ISBN-13: 9781139164245 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $494.00 Product Type: Open Ebook - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Astrophysics |
| Dewey: 523.841 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |