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Planetary Nebulae (IAU S323): Multi-Wavelength Probes of Stellar and Galactic Evolution
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Main Details
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Planetary Nebulae (IAU S323): Multi-Wavelength Probes of Stellar and Galactic Evolution
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Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Xiaowei Liu
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Edited by Letizia Stanghellini
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Edited by Amanda Karakas
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Series | Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:426 | Dimensions(mm): Height 255,Width 179 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781107169913
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Audience | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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Publication Date |
28 September 2017 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Planetary nebulae, glowing shells of ionized gas, are the spectacular products of the evolution of low- and intermediate-mass stars. For astrophysicists, they are important laboratories for the understanding of atomic, molecular, dust, and plasma processes in different cosmic environments; they enable the exploration of the fundamental physics of single and binary star evolution including nucleosynthesis, rotation, mass transfer and loss, and magnetic fields; and they help trace stellar populations, the kinematics, and chemistry of galaxies including our own galaxy, the Milky Way. This volume reviews the current status of this vibrant research field in the form of invited reviews, contributed talks, and posters presented at the IAU Symposium 323. It should be of interest to researchers and advanced students interested in this field and in related fields, including stellar physics, the interstellar medium, and Galactic and extragalactic astronomy.
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