03047cam a2200301 i 4500 LSS 9780521866040 (hardback) 0521866049 (hardback) 210308s2010 nyu a 000 0 eng d IQ-NaUA eng IQ-NaUA IQ-KaLSS rda QB808 .P75 2010 Prialnik, Dina, author. An introduction to the theory of stellar structure and evolution / Dina Prialnik. 2nd ed. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c2010. xv, 314 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Observational background and basic assumptions -- The equations of stellar evolution -- Elementary physics of gas and radiation in stellar interiors -- Nuclear processes that take place in stars -- Equilibrium stellar configurations--simple models -- The stability of stars -- The evolution of stars--a schematic picture -- Mass loss from stars -- The evolution of stars--a detailed picture -- Exotic stars : supernovae, pulsars and black holes -- Interacting binary stars -- The stellar life cycle. "Using fundamental physics, the theory of stellar structure and evolution can predict how stars are born, how their complex internal structure changes, what nuclear fuel they burn, and their ultimate fate. This textbook is a stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics and applied mathematics, taking a course on the physics of stars. It uniquely emphasizes the basic physical principles governing stellar structure and evolution. This second edition contains two new chapters on mass loss from stars and interacting binary stars, and new exercises. Clear and methodical, it explains the processes in simple terms, while maintaining mathematical rigor. Starting from general principles, this textbook leads students step-by-step to a global, comprehensive understanding of the subject. Fifty exercises and full solutions allow students to test their understanding. No prior knowledge of astronomy is required, and only a basic background in physics and mathematics is necessary"--Provided by publisher. "Stellar evolution calculations have made great progress in recent years, following the rapid development of computational means: increasingly faster CPUs and greater memory volumes. Nevertheless, I have made use of new results only when they provide better illustration for points raised in text. For themost part, old results are still valid and this long-term validity is worth emphasizing; the theory of stellar structure and evolution, with all its complexity, is a well-established physical theory. The text was"--Provided by publisher. Stars Structure. Stars Evolution. نرجس غالب محمد، افراح محيسن كاظم. lcc BK 5386 5386 0 0 0 0 12406 kaf 2021-11-28 QB808 .P75 2010 7261K 2021-11-28 2021-11-28 BK