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Astrophysics --- Astrophysique --- Astrophysics. --- Pulsars --- White dwarfs --- Nebulae(Planetary-) --- Stars(Redgiant-) --- Neutron stars --- Supernovae --- Galaxies --- Novae --- Stars formation --- Stars(Variable-) --- Protostars --- Stars physics

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Black holes, White Dwarfs, and Neutron Stars The physics of Compact Objects Compact objects-black holes, white dwarfs, and neutron stars-are fundamental constituents of the physical universe. They are born when normal stars die. This book is a product of the recent explosion of scientific activity centering on these objects. This self-contained work is a rigorous, yet understandable, references on the latest theoretical and observational developments. It is at once an outstanding text for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in physics, and a practical self-study guide for scientists in other disciplines and scientifically-oriented laypersons. No prior knowledge of astrophysics or relativity theory is required. Compact objects provide unique cosmic laboratories for testing physics and astrophysics under extreme conditions. They interact via all four of the fundamental forces of nature: electromagnetism, strong and weak nuclear forces, and gravitation. As a result, the book brings together topics from such diverse areas as solid state physics, nuclear and particle physics, relativity and hydrodynamics. In the text, the authors first analyze the physical properties of compact objects in their simplest states. Next, they investigate the effects of rotation, magnetic fields, X-ray and neutrino emission, the generation of gravitational waves, and so on. The theory is assessed in light of the most recent observational data. Numerous practical features to make teaching and learning easier include:a road map for using the book effectivelyover 250 exercises, including several small-scale computer problemsextensive referencesboxes summarizing major pointscarefully constructed and attractive tables and illustrations.Dr. Stuart L. Shapiro and Dr. Saul A. Teukolsky are both Professors of Physics and Astronomy at Cornell University.

Compact objects (Astronomy). --- 521.03 --- Neutron stars --- White dwarfs --- Compact objects (Astronomy) --- Dwarf stars --- Gravitational collapse --- Pulsars --- Theoretical astronomy. Celestial mechanics--?.03 --- 521.03 Theoretical astronomy. Celestial mechanics--?.03 --- Compact stars --- Objects, Compact (Astronomy) --- Astrophysics --- Stars --- Evolution

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Three eminent scientists, each well known for the clarity of their writing, present for students and researchers what is known about the internal structure, origin and evolution of White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars and Black Holes, all objects at the final stage of stellar evolution. They cover fascinating topics such as pulsation of white dwarfs, millisecond pulsars or the dynamics around black holes. The book is written for graduate students, but is also of interest to professional astronomers and physicists.

Neutron stars --- White dwarf stars --- Black holes (Astronomy) --- Stars --- Evolution --- Observations, Astronomical. --- Astronomy—Observations. --- Astrophysics. --- Geophysics. --- Gravitation. --- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques. --- Astrophysics and Astroparticles. --- Geophysics/Geodesy. --- Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory. --- Geological physics --- Terrestrial physics --- Earth sciences --- Physics --- Astronomical physics --- Astronomy --- Cosmic physics --- Astronomical observations --- Observations, Astronomical --- Field theory (Physics) --- Matter --- Antigravity --- Centrifugal force --- Relativity (Physics) --- Properties --- White dwarfs --- Compact objects (Astronomy) --- Dwarf stars --- Neutron stars - Congresses --- White dwarf stars - Congresses --- Black holes (Astronomy) - Congresses --- Stars - Evolution - Congresses