Author : Walter Lewin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139451774
Total Pages : 667 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)
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.