Stars and Stellar Processes

This textbook provides a modern approach to the physics of stars, covering introductory concepts, nuclear processes, energy transport, stellar evolution, and contemporary topics such as neutrino oscillations, supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, advanced nucleosynthesis, neutron stars, black holes, cosmology, and gravitational waves. It offers a solid foundation for learning either in a classroom setting or through self-study with hundreds of worked examples, explanatory boxes, and problems with solutions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 572 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2019
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive textbook provides a modern and accessible introduction to the physics of stars, catering to students with a background in undergraduate mathematics and physics, and limited prior knowledge in astronomy. It begins with a concise review of fundamental astronomical concepts, paving the way for an in-depth exploration of nuclear processes and energy transport within stellar interiors. The book then delves into the captivating realm of stellar evolution, encompassing the formation of stars, their diverse life cycles, and the ultimate fate of stars as white dwarfs or neutron stars.

In addition to covering the standard material, the author delves into contemporary topics that are sure to captivate students, such as neutrino oscillations, the MSW resonance, supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, advanced nucleosynthesis, neutron stars, black holes, cosmology, and gravitational waves. The textbook is packed with hundreds of worked examples, explanatory boxes, and problems with comprehensive solutions, making it an invaluable resource for both classroom instruction and self-study. Whether you are a aspiring astronomer or simply interested in expanding your understanding of the cosmos, this textbook offers a solid foundation for learning and exploration.

Weight: 1366g
Dimension: 197 x 253 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781107197886