Compact Stellar X-ray Sources
| Author | : Walter Lewin |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 667 |
| Release | : 2006-04-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781139451772 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1139451774 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (774 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Compact Stellar X-ray Sources by : Walter Lewin
Download or read book Compact Stellar X-ray Sources written by Walter Lewin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-04-06 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: X-ray astronomy is the prime available window on astrophysical compact objects: black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs. In this book, prominent experts provide a comprehensive overview of the observations and astrophysics of these objects. This is a valuable reference for graduate students and active researchers.