Stellar Structure and Evolution

Astronomy and Astrophysics Library

by Rudolf Kippenhahn, Alfred Weigert, Achim Weiss

This long-awaited second edition of the classical textbook on Stellar Structure and Evolution by Kippenhahn and Weigert is a thoroughly revised version of the original text. Taking into account modern observational constraints as well as additional physical effects such as mass loss and diffusion, Achim Weiss and Rudolf Kippenhahn have succeeded in bringing the book up to the state-of-the-art with respect to both the presentation of stellar physics and the presentation and interpretation of current sophisticated stellar models. The well-received and proven pedagogical approach of the first edition has been retained.

The book provides a comprehensive treatment of the physics of the stellar interior and the underlying fundamental processes and parameters. The models developed to explain the stability, dynamics and evolution of the stars are presented and great care is taken to detail the various stages in a star’s life. Just as the first edition, which remained a standard work for more than 20 years after its first publication, the second edition will be of lasting value not only for students but also for active researchers in astronomy and astrophysics.

Genres: Physics, Science, Astronomy, Textbooks, Reference, Mathematics

622 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1994

Reviews

[LaurieAnn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok, I am not an astrophysicist but my son is. He's between flats so he used my address to order this book. I opened it for him to ensure it was what he ordered (as per his instruction). What he studies is very interesting to me, so I thought I'd take a wander through this book. Admittedly, I did not understand most of it but was so impressed with the non- equastion parts. I especially liked the try-this-at-home experiment suggested! Good luck to all of you who know and understand what this book is about.