The Fundamentals of Stellar Astrophysics
Author: George W. Collins, II
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Description: The Fundamentals of Stellar Astrophysics by George W. Collins, II is a comprehensive guide to stellar interiors, evolution, and atmospheres. It covers topics such as matter properties, transport phenomena, energy sources, construction of stellar models, relativistic stellar structure, pulsation, and radiation flow through the atmosphere.
Pages: 525
Megabytes: 3.64 MB
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