Structure and Evolution of Single Stars
Download or Read eBook Structure and Evolution of Single Stars PDF written by James MacDonald and published by Morgan & Claypool Publishers. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : James MacDonald |
Publisher | : Morgan & Claypool Publishers |
Total Pages | : 237 |
Release | : 2015-12-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781681741697 |
ISBN-13 | : 1681741695 |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Structure and Evolution of Single Stars by : James MacDonald
Book excerpt: Structure and Evolution of Single Stars: An introduction is intended for upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduates with a background in physics. Following a brief overview of the background observational material, the basic equations describing the structure and evolution of single stars are derived. The relevant physical processes, which include the equation of state, opacity, nuclear reactions and neutrino losses are then reviewed. Subsequent chapters describe the evolution of low-mass stars from formation to the final white dwarf phase. The final chapter deals with the evolution of massive stars.