An Introduction to the Study of Stellar Structure

by Subrahmanijan Chandrasekhar, Space, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

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In this monograph a leading modern astrophysicist explores a problem basic to stellar dynamics: What is the relationship between loss of energy, mass, and radius of stars in the steady state?
The monograph is divided into two distinct parts. In chapters i-iv, Chandrasekhar presents the "classical" background necessary to his argument: the laws of thermodynamics (from Carath odory's rigorous axiomatic standpoint), adiabatic and polytropic laws,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0486604136

ISBN13:9780486604138

Release Date:July 2010

Publisher:Dover Publications

Length:512 Pages

Weight:1.20 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 5.5" x 8.0"

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Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Education & Reference Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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