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Compact Stellar X-ray Sources - Cambridge Astrophysics 39 (Hardback)
Walter H. G. Lewin (editor), Michiel van der Klis (editor), Andrew King (series editor), Douglas Lin (series editor), Stephen P. Maran (series editor), Jim Pringle (series editor), Martin Ward (series editor)
£165.00
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708 Pages /
Published: 06/04/2006
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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.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521826594
Number of pages: 708
Weight: 1430 g
Dimensions: 247 x 174 x 38 mm
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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
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
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