An Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics Francis LeBlanc is a study book that provides insight into the most important aspects of stellar astrophysics. It covers the foundations of astronomy, with a focus on how stars work, explained using basic principles from physics and observational results.
Content structure
The content is divided into seven chapters with both core and optional topics:
- Basic concepts
- Star formation
- Radiative transfer in stars
- Stellar atmospheres
- Stellar interiors
- Nucleosynthesis and stellar evolution
- Chemically peculiar stars and diffusion
Features
- Extensive examples to clarify the main concepts
- Exercises at the end of each chapter, with answers to selected questions
- Chapter summaries
- Short reviews of essential physical concepts
- Optional and advanced sections that do not disrupt the core content
This reference work is suitable for advanced undergraduate students in physics or astronomy and provides a compact overview of stars and their evolution within a semester. It also serves as a basis reference for longer courses and researchers.
Product specifications
- Author: Francis LeBlanc (Université de Moncton, Canada)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication date: 2010-04-09
- Number of pages: 352
- ISBN: 9780470699560
- Theme: Astrophysics
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics