| Formation, Evolution, and Survival of Massive Star Clusters (Iau S316) Contributor(s): Charbonnel, Corinne (Editor), Nota, Antonella (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1107138175 ISBN-13: 9781107138179 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $122.55 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Astrophysics |
| LCCN: 2017300147 |
| Series: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.94" W x 10.03" (1.69 lbs) 388 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Massive star clusters are invaluable bridges connecting the interstellar medium, star formation and evolution, the evolution of galaxies, and cosmology. These very complex systems are studied in every wavelength region, from radio to gamma rays, and they are also relevant for gravitational wave detectors. A complete understanding of these systems and of their stellar populations is a challenging task. It requires the exchange of ideas and the collaboration of astrophysicists with observational, theoretical, and numerical expertise in stellar evolution, interstellar matter magnetohydrodynamics, stellar dynamics, the formation and evolution of galaxies, cosmology, multidimensional numerical simulations, N-body simulations, and multi-wavelength high-precision photometry, spectroscopy, and astrometry. IAU Symposium 316 addresses all these varied aspects, with observers, theoreticians, and modellers discussing controversial topics and planning the next steps in the key open areas. This volume is particularly timely as we enter a golden age for observations and numerical multidimensional simulations. |