Accretion Power in Astrophysics

Raine, Derek J., King, Andrew, Frank, Juhan

ISBN 10: 0521629578 / ISBN 13: 9780521629577

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Accretion Power in Astrophysics
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521629578
• ISBN 13: 9780521629577
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.411 pounds

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Synopsis

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.

Book Description

Accretion Power in Astrophysics 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. The third edition is greatly expanded and thoroughly updated. 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.