Cataclysmic Variable Stars
by Brian WarnerAndrew King (Contribution by)Douglas Lin (Contribution by)Stephen Maran (Contribution by)Jim Pringle (Contribution by)Martin Ward (Contribution by)
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ISBN13: 9780521542098
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The study of cataclysmic variables - interacting binary stars containing a white dwarf accreting from an orbiting companion - is undergoing an exciting renaissance, as it embraces observations at all wavelengths. Cataclysmic variables allow, in particular, the direct and detailed study of equilibrium and non-equilibrium accretion discs; in turn these developments also help in our understanding of X-ray binaries, black holes and active galactic nuclei. This timely volume provides the first comprehensive survey of cataclysmic variable stars, integrating theory and observation into a single, synthesised text. An introductory chapter gives the historical background of studies of cataclysmic variables. The author then goes on to give an up-to-date review of both the observations (at all wavelengths, and over all time-scales), the theories, the models of the structures and accretion processes believed to be involved. A very detailed bibliography is also provided to guide the reader to pertinent primary literature.
| ISBN-13 | 9780521542098 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 052154209X |
| Weight | 2.34 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.44 x 1.35 x 9.69 In |
| List Price | $59.99 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 596 pages |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published On | 2003-09-18 |
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