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Accretion Power in Astrophysics

Autor Juhan Frank, Andrew King, Derek Raine
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 16 ian 2002
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 first three chapters explain why accretion is a source of energy, and then present the gas dynamics and plasma concepts necessary for astrophysical applications. The next three chapters then develop accretion in stellar systems, including accretion onto compact objects. Further chapters give extensive treatment of accretion in active galactic nuclei, and describe thick accretion discs. A new chapter discusses recently discovered accretion flow solutions. 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.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521629577
ISBN-10: 0521629578
Pagini: 400
Ilustrații: 85 b/w illus. 2 tables
Dimensiuni: 170 x 242 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Ediția:Revizuită
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

1. Accretion as a source of energy; 2. Gas dynamics; 3. Plasma concepts; 4. Accretion in binary systems; 5. Accretion discs; 6. Accretion on to a compact object; 7. Active galactic nuclei; 8. Accretion discs in active galactic nuclei; 9. Accretion power in active galactic nuclei; 10. Thick discs; 11. Accretion flows.


Recenzii

'Quite simply, it is required reading for students and researchers alike.' Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

Descriere

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 first three chapters explain why accretion is a source of energy, and then present the gas dynamics and plasma concepts necessary for astrophysical applications. The next three chapters then develop accretion in stellar systems, including accretion onto compact objects. Further chapters give extensive treatment of accretion in active galactic nuclei, and describe thick accretion discs. A new chapter discusses recently discovered accretion flow solutions. 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.