Accretion Processes in Astrophysics
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"Accretion Processes in Astrophysics" by Ignacio Gonzl̀ez Martn̕ez-Pas̕, Tariq Shahbaz, Jorge Casares Velázquez is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
It has been more than fifty years since the first significant paper on accretion flows was written. In recent years, X-ray satellites capable of identifying accretion disks and radiation jets - indications that accretion has taken place - have significantly advanced our understanding of these phenomena. This volume presents a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the major theoretical and observational topics associated with accretion processes in astrophysics. Comprising lectures presented at the twenty-first Winter School of the Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics, the text emphasises the physical aspects of accretion, investigating how radiation jets are produced, how accretion power is divided between jets and radiated energy, the geometry of accretion flow, and the accretion processes of active galactic nuclei. Written by an international team of experienced scientists, chapters offer young researchers key analytical tools for supporting and carrying out the next generation of front-line research.
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"Accretion Processes in Astrophysics" by Ignacio Gonzl̀ez Martn̕ez-Pas̕, Tariq Shahbaz, Jorge Casares Velázquez is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System
Author: Ignacio Gonzl̀ez Martn̕ez-Pas̕, Tariq Shahbaz, Jorge Casares Velázquez
Who this is for:
- Astronomy students
- Researchers and advanced hobbyists
- Readers exploring space science topics
Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.
It has been more than fifty years since the first significant paper on accretion flows was written. In recent years, X-ray satellites capable of identifying accretion disks and radiation jets - indications that accretion has taken place - have significantly advanced our understanding of these phenomena. This volume presents a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the major theoretical and observational topics associated with accretion processes in astrophysics. Comprising lectures presented at the twenty-first Winter School of the Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics, the text emphasises the physical aspects of accretion, investigating how radiation jets are produced, how accretion power is divided between jets and radiated energy, the geometry of accretion flow, and the accretion processes of active galactic nuclei. Written by an international team of experienced scientists, chapters offer young researchers key analytical tools for supporting and carrying out the next generation of front-line research.
| Author | Ignacio Gonzl̀ez Martn̕ez-Pas̕, Tariq Shahbaz, Jorge Casares Velázquez |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published | 2014-02-17 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781107030190 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Pages | 313 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Deep Sky & Solar System |
| Series | Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics |
Format: Hardcover
Length: 313 pages
Language: English
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