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Accretion Power in Astrophysics

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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.

Language: English

Pages: 400

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: January 17, 2002

ISBN: 0521629578

ISBN 13: 9780521629577

Accretion Power in Astrophysics

3.8/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 400

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: January 17, 2002

ISBN: 0521629578

ISBN 13: 9780521629577

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