Stellar Structure and Evolution A clear overview of stellar structure and stellar evolution for advanced students, incorporating modern observational advances. Marc Pinsonneault (Author), Barbara Ryden (Author) 9781108798822, Cambridge University Press Paperback / softback, published 6 April 2023 280 pages24.4 x 17.1 x 1.6 cm, 0.62 kg 'This textbooks covers the stellar parts of my class well and in great depth. The cost/benefit of this textbook is quite good and the material is treated with good level of detail, including radiative transport.' Benne Holwerda, University of Louisville Stellar Structure and Evolution, the second volume in the Ohio State Astrophysics Series, takes advantage of our new era of stellar astrophysics, in which modern techniques allow us to map the interiors of stars in unprecedented detail. This textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students aims to develop a broad physical understanding of the fundamental principles that dictate stellar properties. The study of stellar evolution focuses on the 'life cycle' of stars: how they are born, how they live, and how they die. As elements ejected by one generation of stars are incorporated into the next generation, stellar evolution is intertwined with the chemical evolution of our galaxy. Focusing on key physical processes without going into encyclopedic depth, the authors present stellar evolution in a contemporary context, including phenomena such as pulsations, mass loss, binary interactions, and rotation, which contribute to our understanding of stars. Preface 1. Properties of stars 2. Equations of stellar structure 3. Equations of state 4. Stellar energy transport 5. Stars as fusion reactors 6. Main sequence stars 7. Star formation: before the main sequence 8. Evolved stars: after the main sequence 9. Ex-stars 10. Rotating stars 11. Pulsating stars 12. Binary stars Appendices Bibliography, references, and figure credits Index. Subject Areas: Astrophysics [PHVB]
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