White Dwarfs

Author : E. Sion,S. Vennes,H. Shipman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 288 pages
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Release : 2005-08-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 1402036930

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White Dwarfs: Cosmological and Galactic Probes by E. Sion,S. Vennes,H. Shipman Pdf

The emphasis on white dwarf stars and cosmology arises from the most recent advances in cosmological and galactic structure research in which white dwarf stars are playing a very prominent role. Examples are Type Ia supernovae (i.e. white dwarf supernovae), the origin and evolution of the universe, the age of the galactic disk, cosmochronology using white dwarfs in globular clusters and galactic clusters, and the physics of accretion onto compact (very dense) stars. As an assisting guide to the reader, we have included, by invitation, comprehensive review articles in each of the four major areas of the book, white dwarf supernovae, cosmology, accretion physics and galactic structure. The reviews include introductory material that they build upon. The book is suitable and most useful to advanced undergraduates, graduate students and scientific professionals (e.g. astronomers, astrophysicists, cosmologists, physicists).

Author : Domitilla de Martino,Roberto Silvotti,Jan-Erik Solheim,Romualdas Kalytis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401002158

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White Dwarfs by Domitilla de Martino,Roberto Silvotti,Jan-Erik Solheim,Romualdas Kalytis Pdf

Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Naples, Italy, 24-28 June 2002

Author : W.J. Luyten
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 172 pages
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Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401030816

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White Dwarfs by W.J. Luyten Pdf

When the Executive Committee of the International Astronomical Union asked me, in 1968, to organize a Symposium on White Dwarfs it became evident that members of at least four Commissions of the IAU should participate, and that the most oppor tune place, and time to hold such a Symposium would be somewhere in the British Isles and just preceding the Fourteenth General Assembly at Brighton in August, 1970. After a preliminary correspondence with Dr. D. W. N. Stibbs it was decided to accept his invitation to hold the Symposium at St. Andrews University, Scotland, while the dates 11-13 August 1970 were selected. I am sure I speak for all the partici pants of the Symposium when I express our deep gratitude to Dr. Stibbs for the admirable way in which he planned and organized this meeting down to the smallest details - the success of the conference is due in no small measure to his continuous and painstaking efforts. An organizing committee was formed, consisting of O. J. Eggen (Photometry), J. L. Greenstein (Spectroscopy), A. G. Masevitch (Stellar Interiors), V. Weidemann (Stellar Atmospheres), D. W. N. Stibbs (local chairman), with myself (Proper Motions and Parallaxes) as overall chairman.

Author : G. Vauclair,Edward Sion
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 460 pages
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Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401132305

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White Dwarfs by G. Vauclair,Edward Sion Pdf

The European Workshop on White Dwarfs was initiated by Prof. V. Weidemann, with the first meeting organized in Kiel (FRG) in 1974. Almost every two years, an increasing number of astronomers met to share their results and projects in the subsequent workshops: Frascati (1976), Tel Aviv (1978), Paris (1981), Kiel (1984), Frascati (1986). In the mean time, two major IAU colloquia (No. 53 in Rochester, NY, 1979; and No. 114 in Hanover, NH, 1988) emphasized the importance of these stars for our understanding of stellar evolution. The informal organization of the white dwarf community has been the starting point for large cooperative projects of which the Hubble Space Telescope "White Dwarf Consortium" and the "Whole Earth Telescope" are the most spectacular examples. But many other successful collaborations have also been born during the very exciting discussions conducted in the last 16 years on the occasion of our regular meetings. The 7th European Workshop on White Dwarfs took place the year of the seventieth birthday of Prof. Evry Schatzman, whose pioneering work has been the inspiration for many of the new ideas in the white dwarf community. The Scientific Organizing Committee has agreed to dedicate the workshop to him on this occasion. We are pleased to publish as an introduction to the workshop, the text of the talk delivered by Prof. Schatzman at the workshop's banquet.

Author : Hugh M. Van Horn
Publisher : Springer
Page : 335 pages
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Release : 2014-11-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319093697

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Unlocking the Secrets of White Dwarf Stars by Hugh M. Van Horn Pdf

White dwarfs, each containing about as much mass as our Sun but packed into a volume about the size of Earth, are the endpoints of evolution for most stars. Thousands of these faint objects have now been discovered, though only a century ago only three were known. They are among the most common stars in the Milky Way Galaxy, and they have become important tools in understanding the universe. Yet a century ago only three white dwarfs were known. The existence of these stars completely baffled the scientists of the day, and solving the mysteries of these strange objects required revolutionary advances in science and technology, including the development of quantum physics, the construction and utilization of large telescopes, the invention of the digital computer, and the ability to make astronomical observations from space. This book tells the story of the growth in our understanding of white dwarf stars, set within the context of the relevant scientific and technological advances. Part popular science, part historical narrative, this book is authored by one of the astrophysicists who participated directly in uncovering some of the secrets of white dwarf stars.

Author : Stuart L. Shapiro,Saul A. Teukolsky
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 663 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527617678

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Black Holes, White Dwarfs, and Neutron Stars by Stuart L. Shapiro,Saul A. Teukolsky Pdf

This self-contained textbook brings together many different branches of physics--e.g. nuclear physics, solid state physics, particle physics, hydrodynamics, relativity--to analyze compact objects. The latest astronomical data is assessed. Over 250 exercises.

Author : J. Isern,M. Hernanz,E. García-Berro
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401155427

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White Dwarfs by J. Isern,M. Hernanz,E. García-Berro Pdf

The study of white dwarfs has been steadily growing during the last years and now is a mature field extending its influence over many others. Since white dwarfs are long lived objects, they can be used to obtain information about the history of the Galaxy. The simplicity of their structures enables them to act as precise particle physics laboratories and the extreme con ditions reached at their surfaces allow us to test the equation of state and to study the behavior of matter under conditions impossible to be reached in terrestrial laboratories. Nevertheless, white dwarfs are still challenging astrophysicists. Many questions, ranging from the determination of funda mental parameters to the evolution of their outer layers, are still waiting for a satisfactory answer. The European Workshop series on White Dwarfs started in 1974 as a con sequence of the effort and enthusiasm of Professor Volker Weidemann. The existing proceedings of these meetings, together with those corresponding to the lAU Colloquia held in Rochester (1979) and in Hanover (1988), provide a unique opportunity to follow the development of this field. We hope that the present volume will provide a representative snapshot of the state of the art in 1996. In this sense we are very indebted to all the participants that have sent their contributions according to the instructions (this clearly excludes everybody beyond three sigmas from the standards).

Author : A.G. Agayev,O.H. Guseinov,H.I. Novruzova
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400979628

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Catalogue of White Dwarfs by A.G. Agayev,O.H. Guseinov,H.I. Novruzova Pdf

Author : M.A. Barstow
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401120203

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White Dwarfs: Advances in Observation and Theory by M.A. Barstow Pdf

The European Workshop on White Dwarfs was initiated by Prof. V. Weidemann, with the first meeting held in Kiel (FRG) in 1974. Since then a similar workshop has been held almost every two years: Frascati (1976), Tel Aviv (1978), Paris (1981), Kiel (1984), Frascati (1986) and Toulouse (1990). Two major IAU colloquia have also been devoted to the study of white dwarfs (No. 53, Rochester NY, 1979; No. 114, Hanover, NH, 1988). Our most recent meeting, the 8th Workshop, marks a number of important advances in both observational and theoretical studies of white dwarfs. This coincides with a significant expansion in the size of the community active in the field, as was clear from an increase in the number of participants between this workshop (77) and that in Toulouse (46), just two years ago. Key parts of any workshop are the discussion sessions following the pa pers. However, these are difficult to record and, very often, the 'live' flavour of the debates is lost. During this workshop we carried out an experiment, recording the discussion sessions on video tape and then transcribing these later for the proceedings. Although the recordings were made in non-studio conditions with regard to lighting and noise, only a very small part was unin telligible. All participants were given an opportunity to check their questions and answers for scientific accuracy and to correct any errors arising in the transcription process.

Author : Robert Jastrow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Science
ISBN : 0060121823

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Red Giants and White Dwarfs by Robert Jastrow Pdf

A scientific discussion of life on earth in the light of the origins of the solar system and the substances of the universe

Author : Evry L. Schatzman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Stars
ISBN : UCAL:B4360001

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White Dwarfs by Evry L. Schatzman Pdf

Author : S. Böhme,Ute Esser,Professor Dr. Walter Fricke,U. Güntzel-Lingner,I. Heinrich,D. Krahn,Dr. Lutz D. Schmadel,G. Zech
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 869 pages
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Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662123072

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Literature 1976, Part 2 by S. Böhme,Ute Esser,Professor Dr. Walter Fricke,U. Güntzel-Lingner,I. Heinrich,D. Krahn,Dr. Lutz D. Schmadel,G. Zech Pdf

Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts, which has appeared in semi-annual volumes since 1969, is de voted to the recording, summarizing and indexing of astronomical publications throughout the world. It is prepared under the auspices of the International Astronomical Union (according to a resolution adopted at the 14th General Assembly in 1970). Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts aims to present a comprehensive documentation of literature in all fields of astronomy and astrophysics. Every effort will be made to ensure that the average time interval between the date of receipt of the original literature and publication of the abstracts will not exceed eight months. This time interval is near to that achieved by monthly abstracting journals, com pared to which our system of accumulating abstracts for about six months offers the advantage of greater convenience for the user. Volume 18 contains literature published in 1976 and received before March 1, 1977; some older liter ature which was received late and which is not recorded in earlier volumes is also included.

Author : Siegfried Böhme,Professor Dr. Walter Fricke,Inge Heinrich,Wilfried Hofmann,Dietlinde Krahn,Dorothea Rosa,Dr. Lutz D. Schmadel,Gert Zech
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 851 pages
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Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662123256

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Literature 1980, Part 2 by Siegfried Böhme,Professor Dr. Walter Fricke,Inge Heinrich,Wilfried Hofmann,Dietlinde Krahn,Dorothea Rosa,Dr. Lutz D. Schmadel,Gert Zech Pdf

Author : Siegfried Böhme,Professor Dr. Walter Fricke,Inge Heinrich,Wilfried Hofmann,Dietlinde Krahn,Dorothea Rosa,Dr. Lutz D. Schmadel,Gert Zech
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 862 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662123287

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Literature 1981, Part 1 by Siegfried Böhme,Professor Dr. Walter Fricke,Inge Heinrich,Wilfried Hofmann,Dietlinde Krahn,Dorothea Rosa,Dr. Lutz D. Schmadel,Gert Zech Pdf

Author : E. Sion,S. Vennes,H. Shipman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402037252

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White Dwarfs: Cosmological and Galactic Probes by E. Sion,S. Vennes,H. Shipman Pdf

The emphasis on white dwarf stars and cosmology arises from the most recent advances in cosmological and galactic structure research in which white dwarf stars are playing a very prominent role. Examples are Type Ia supernovae (i.e. white dwarf supernovae), the origin and evolution of the universe, the age of the galactic disk, cosmochronology using white dwarfs in globular clusters and galactic clusters, and the physics of accretion onto compact (very dense) stars. As an assisting guide to the reader, we have included, by invitation, comprehensive review articles in each of the four major areas of the book, white dwarf supernovae, cosmology, accretion physics and galactic structure. The reviews include introductory material that they build upon. The book is suitable and most useful to advanced undergraduates, graduate students and scientific professionals (e.g. astronomers, astrophysicists, cosmologists, physicists).