Compact Objects in Astrophysics: White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars and Black Holes by

Description: Compact Objects in Astrophysics by Max Camenzind A comprehensive introduction and overview of the physical processes behind the compact objects. This book presents the taxonomy of compact objects and the basic principles of general relativity. It then discusses the physics and observations of white dwarfs and neutron stars including the equations of state for neutron star matter. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Modern comprehensive introduction and overview of the physics of White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars and Black Holes, including all relevant observations. Contains a basic introduction to General Relativity, including the modern 3+1 split of spacetime and of Einsteins equations. The split is used for the first time to derive the structure equations for rapidly rotating neutron stars and Black Holes. Detailed discussions and derivations of current theoretical results. In particular also the most recent equations of state for neutron star matter are explained. Topics , such as colour superconductivity are discussed and used for modelling. A book for graduate students and researchers. Contains exercises and some solutions. Notes Compact objects are an important class of astronomical objects in current research. Supermassive black holes are important to understanding of the formation of galaxies in the early Universe. Old white dwarfs are used to calibrate the age of the Universe. Mergers of neutron stars and black holes are the sources of intense gravitational waves. Compact Objects in Astrophysics gives a comprehensive introduction and up-to-date overview of the physical processes behind these objects, covering the most recent results, including all relevant observations. After a presentation of the taxonomy of compact objects, the basic principles of general relativity are given. The author then discusses in detail the physics and observations of white dwarfs and neutron stars including the most recent equations of state for neutron star matter; the gravitational field of rapidly rotating compact objects, rotating black holes including ray tracing and black hole magnetospheres; gravitational waves, and the latest understanding of accretion processes. Back Cover Compact objects are an important class of astronomical objects in current research. Supermassive black holes play an important role in the understanding of the formation of galaxies in the early Universe. Old white dwarfs are nowadays used to calibrate the age of the Universe. Mergers of neutron stars and black holes are the sources of intense gravitational waves which will be measured in the next ten years by gravitational wave detectors. Camenzinds Compact Objects in Astrophysics gives a comprehensive introduction and up-to-date overview about the physical processes behind these objects, covering the field from the beginning to most recent results, including all relevant observations. After a presentation of the taxonomy of compact objects, the basic principles of general relativity are given. The author then discusses in detail the physics and observations of white dwarfs and neutron stars (including the most recent equations of state for neutron star matter), the gravitational field of rapidly rotating compact objects, rotating black holes (including ray tracing and black hole magnetospheres), gravitational waves, and the new understanding of accretion processes by means of the magnetorotational instability of accretion disks. This modern treatise of compact object astrophysics uses the 3+1 split approach to Einsteins equations, and to relativistic hydrodynamics and magnetohydrodynamics. In each chapter problems and solutions help deepen the understanding of the subject. Both advanced students and researchers will appreciate this book as an advanced textbook and reference on this fascinating field of astrophysics. Table of Contents Compact Objects in Astrophysics.- Gravity of Compact Objects.- Matter Models for Compact Objects.- Relativistic Stellar Structure.- White Dwarfs.- Neutron Stars.- Rapidly Rotating Neutron Stars.- Black Holes.- Astrophysical Black Holes.- Physics of Accretion Flows around Compact Objects.- Epilogue and Future Prospects. Long Description Compact objects are an important class of astronomical objects in current research. Supermassive black holes play an important role in the understanding of the formation of galaxies in the early Universe. Old white dwarfs are nowadays used to calibrate the age of the Universe. Mergers of neutron stars and black holes are the sources of intense gravitational waves which will be measured in the next ten years by gravitational wave detectors. Camenzinds Compact Objects in Astrophysics gives a comprehensive introduction and up-to-date overview about the physical processes behind these objects, covering the field from the beginning to most recent results, including all relevant observations. After a presentation of the taxonomy of compact objects, the basic principles of general relativity are given. The author then discusses in detail the physics and observations of white dwarfs and neutron stars (including the most recent equations of state for neutron star matter), the gravitational field of rapidly rotating compact objects, rotating black holes (including ray tracing and black hole magnetospheres), gravitational waves, and the new understanding of accretion processes by means of the magnetorotational instability of accretion disks. This modern treatise of compact object astrophysics uses the 3+1 split approach to Einsteins equations, and to relativistic hydrodynamics and magnetohydrodynamics. In each chapter problems and solutions help deepen the understanding of the subject. Both advanced students and researchers will appreciate this book as an advanced textbook and reference on this fascinating field of astrophysics. Feature Modern comprehensive introduction and overview of the physics of White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars and Black Holes, including all relevant observations Contains a basic introduction to General Relativity, including the modern 3+1 split of spacetime and of Einsteins equations. The split is used for the first time to derive the structure equations for rapidly rotating neutron stars and Black Holes Detailed discussions and derivations of current theoretical results. In particular also the most recent equations of state for neutron star matter are explained. Topics , such as colour superconductivity are discussed and used for modelling A book for graduate students and researchers containing exercises and solutions Description for Sales People Compact objects are an important class of astronomical objects in current research. Supermassive black holes are important to understanding of the formation of galaxies in the early Universe. Old white dwarfs are used to calibrate the age of the Universe. Mergers of neutron stars and black holes are the sources of intense gravitational waves. Compact Objects in Astrophysics gives a comprehensive introduction and up-to-date overview of the physical processes behind these objects, covering the most recent results, including all relevant observations. After a presentation of the taxonomy of compact objects, the basic principles of general relativity are given. The author then discusses in detail the physics and observations of white dwarfs and neutron stars including the most recent equations of state for neutron star matter; the gravitational field of rapidly rotating compact objects, rotating black holes including ray tracing and black hole magnetospheres; gravitational waves, and the latest understanding of accretion processes. Details ISBN3540257705 Author Max Camenzind Language English ISBN-10 3540257705 ISBN-13 9783540257707 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Astronomy and Astrophysics Library Imprint Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Subtitle White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars and Black Holes Place of Publication Berlin Country of Publication Germany DEWEY 523.887 Short Title COMPACT OBJECTS IN ASTROPHYSIC Pages 679 Edition 2007th DOI 10.1007/b106460;10.1007/978-3-540-49912-1 UK Release Date 2007-02-15 Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Edition Description 2007 ed. 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