Origin and Evolution of the Elements: Volume 4 Carnegie Observatories Astrophysics Series

McWilliam, Andrew (Editor)/ Rauch, Michael (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0521755786 / ISBN 13: 9780521755788

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 2004

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496 pages. 9.75x7.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Origin and Evolution of the Elements: Volume 4 Carnegie Observatories Astrophysics Series
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521755786
• ISBN 13: 9780521755788
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.21 kilograms

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Synopsis

This comprehensive volume reviews our current knowledge of the origin and evolution of elements, from stellar nucleosynthesis to the chemical evolution of the cosmos. Chapters by leading authorities in the field describe models of how the elements are produced by stars, inbdicating the nuclear processes involved, and how the quantity of elements evolved in our Galaxy and distant galaxies. The authoritative volume is a valuable resource for graduate students and research astronomers.

Book Description

This comprehensive volume reviews current understanding of the origin and evolution of elements, from stellar nucleosynthesis to the chemical evolution of the cosmos. With chapters by leading authorities in the field, it describes models of how the elements are produced by stars, the nuclear processes involved, and how the quantity of elements evolved in our Galaxy and distant galaxies. This authoritative volume is a valuable resource for graduate students and professional research astronomers.