Stellar Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics |
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| Editor:
| Thompson, Michael J.
Christensen-Dalsgaard, Jørgen |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-81809-4 |
| Publication Date: | May 2003 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $140.00 |
Book Description:
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A comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in stellar astrophysical fluid dynamics. Topics include properties of pulsating stars, helioseismology, convection and mixing in stellar interiors, dynamics of stellar rotation, planet formation and the generation of stellar and planetary magnetic fields. Each chapter is written by leading experts in the field, with extensive references to the technical literature. This is an invaluable text for researchers and graduate...
More DescriptionA comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in stellar astrophysical fluid dynamics. Topics include properties of pulsating stars, helioseismology, convection and mixing in stellar interiors, dynamics of stellar rotation, planet formation and the generation of stellar and planetary magnetic fields. Each chapter is written by leading experts in the field, with extensive references to the technical literature. This is an invaluable text for researchers and graduate students in stellar astrophysics.