Unsolved Problems in Stellar Evolution (Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Series, Series Number 12) - Hardcover

 
9780521780919: Unsolved Problems in Stellar Evolution (Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Series, Series Number 12)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0521780918 ISBN 13: 9780521780919
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

This timely volume reviews recent progress in our understanding of all aspects of stellar structure and evolution, with special emphasis on currently unsolved problems. It covers every stage in the life of a star, from birth to death, as well as the fundamental processes that affect stellar evolution. Each chapter is written by a leading world expert, based on presentations at an international conference held at the Space Telescope Science Institute. A complete understanding of stellar evolution is important in its own right, constituting a vital piece in the more general puzzle of understanding how galaxies form and evolve. This volume presents the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey available of this crucial topic in astrophysics.

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Book Description

This volume reviews recent progress in our understanding of all aspects of stellar structure and evolution, with special emphasis on currently unsolved problems. Each article is written by a leading world expert, based on presentations at an international conference held at the Space Telescope Science Institute. A complete understanding of stellar evolution is important in its own right, and also as a central piece in the more general puzzle of understanding how galaxies form and evolve. This volume presents the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey available of our current understanding of this exciting area of research.

Review

'Take the book and read.' Irish Astronomical Journal

'... an essential reference for researchers interested in stellar evolution and galaxy formation and evolution, and a valuable resource for graduate students seeking a state-of-the-art review of unsolved problems in this exciting area of research.' Europe & Astronomy

'Its a set of well-written and accessible reviews assembled by the Baltimore-based Space Telescope Science Institute.' New Scientist

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521780918
ISBN 13 
9780521780919
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
318
Editor
Livio Mario