Astrophysical Accretion Disks (Frontiers in Physics)

Astrophysical Accretion Disks (Frontiers in Physics)

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Book Description
The long-awaited graduate text on a topic of broad interest in astrophysics

When dust and gases in space are strongly attracted by a powerful gravitational object, such as a black hole or neutron star, they spiral in and are gobbled up by the object. The intense frictional heating of these "accretion disks" sends out electromagnetic radiation, enabling scientists to detect them. These electromagnetic "signatures" have much to teach us about the physics of the accreting object.

About the Author
Ethan T. Vishniac is a professor of astronomy at the University of Texas and the recipient of several awards, including the Helen S. Warner Prize of the American Astronomical Society.

Seok Jae Park is a staff scientist at the Korea Astronomy Observatory and the author of several books published in Korea.

Astrophysical Accretion Disks (Frontiers in Physics),Vishniac,Perseus Books Group,0738201235,Astronomy - General,Astrophysics & Space Science,Science,Science/Mathematics,Solid State Physics

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