Theory of Stellar Atmospheres: An Introduction to Astrophysical Non-equilibrium Quantitative Spectroscopic Analysis

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Theory of Stellar Atmospheres: An Introduction to Astrophysical Non-equilibrium Quantitative Spectroscopic Analysis
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ivan Hubeny
By (author) Dimitri Mihalas
SeriesPrinceton Series in Astrophysics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:944
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780691163291
ClassificationsDewey:523.87
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 90 line illus. 17 tables.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 26 October 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

This book provides an in-depth and self-contained treatment of the latest advances achieved in quantitative spectroscopic analyses of the observable outer layers of stars and similar objects. Written by two leading researchers in the field, it presents a comprehensive account of both the physical foundations and numerical methods of such analyses.

Author Biography

Ivan Hubeny is a senior research scientist at the Steward Observatory and adjunct professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Arizona. Dimitri Mihalas (1939-2013) was an astrophysicist at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. His many books include Stellar Atmospheres and Foundations of Radiation Hydrodynamics.

Reviews

"It is an excellent guide for anyone interested in radiation transport and spectral analyses in astrophysics."--Claudia-Veronika Meister, Zentralblatt MATH "A magisterial work that will surely be the definitive reference for many years to come."--Ian D. Howarth, The Observatory