Compact Stellar X-ray Sources: 39 (Cambridge Astrophysics)

Author: van der Klis, Michiel

Brand: Cambridge University Press

Binding: paperback

Format: Import

Number Of Pages: 708

Release Date: 25-11-2010

Part Number: Refer to Sapnet.

Details: Product Description
X-ray astronomy is the prime available window on astrophysical compact objects: black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs. New observational opportunities have led to an explosion of knowledge in this field. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the astrophysics of compact objects that emit X-rays. Sixteen chapters written by the foremost experts in the field cover the observations and the astrophysical interpretation of these objects. Topics covered include binary systems, gamma ray burst sources, anomalous X-ray pulsars, super-soft sources, and enigmatic fast X-ray transients. Further chapters are dedicated to isolated neutron stars and the X-ray source populations of globular clusters. The properties of X-ray binaries are discussed in depth in chapters on quasi-periodic oscillations and related aperiodic X-ray variability, X-ray bursts, black holes, and relativistic jets. This is a valuable reference for both graduate students and active researchers.
Review
Review of the hardback: From reviews of X-ray Binaries, edited by Walter H. G. Lewin, Jan van Paradijs and Edward P. J. van den Heuvel: '… packed with information, and so beautifully presented by CUP … a must for your bookshelf and every astronomical library. I have already made this book required reading for my graduate students.' Phil Charles, The Observatory

Review of the hardback: '… a very good, detailed and comprehensive written review on X-ray binaries.' Reviews of Astronomical Tools

Review of the hardback: '… the topics are well chosen and fairly distinct, providing an extremely useful summary of current research … If the space agencies are wondering why they shoud be planning now to replace XMM-Newton, Chandra, and RXTE, they should read this book. … a good buy for libraries and essential background reading for students and their supervisors.' The Observatory
Book Description
A reference work on astrophysical compact objects that emit X-rays, for graduate students and researchers.

EAN: 9780521158060

Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 1.7 inches

Languages: English