Observation and Analysis of Stellar Photospheres

Name: Observation and Analysis of Stellar Photospheres
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ISBN: 9780521851862

ISBN-10: 0521851866

ISBN-13: 9780521851862

Edition: 3rd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: David F. Gray

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Description:

Revising topics and results to include the latest research, this updated third edition describes the equipment, observational techniques, and analysis used to investigate stellar photospheres. Topics covered include radiation transfer, models of stellar photospheres, spectroscopic equipment, observing stellar spectra, and techniques for measuring stellar characteristics. The comprehensive textbook is ideal for advanced students of stellar physics. Each chapter contains exercises, and useful real star data and primary references can be found throughout.

Book details

List price: $103.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 11/17/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 550
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.750
Language: English




Background



Fourier transforms



Spectroscopic tools



Detectors



Radiation terms and definitions



The black body and its radiation



Radiative and convective energy transport



The continuous absorption coefficient



The model photosphere



The measurement and behaviour of stellar continua



The line absorption coefficient



The measurement of spectral lines



The behavior of spectral lines



Chemical analysis



The measurement of stellar radii and temperature fields in stellar photospheres


Appendices.