Theory of Stellar Atmospheres: An Introduction to Astrophysical Non-equilibrium Quantitative Spectroscopic Analysis (Princeton Series in Astrophysics)

Synopsis

This Eagerly Anticipated Book Is An Excellent Guide For Anyone Interested In Radiation Transport In Astrophysics, As Well As For Those Wanting To Make Detailed Analyses Of Astrophysical Spectra. Comprehensive, Lucid, And Stimulating, Theory Of Stellar Atmospheres Is Ideal For Students And Scientists Alike.--bengt Gustafsson, Uppsala University Theory Of Stellar Atmospheres Will Become 'the Book' In This Field, Supplanting All Others. Every Serious Student And Researcher In Astrophysics Should Own A Copy. Hubeny And Mihalas Constitute The Dream Team For This Subject, Having Worked In The Area For Their Entire Careers And Made Fundamental And Important Contributions.--james M. Stone, Princeton University Theory Of Stellar Atmospheres Is The Standard By Which Other Books In The Field Will Be Judged.--don Winget, University Of Texas At Austin This Is An Impressive Book. Hubeny And Mihalas Review The Statistical Mechanics Of Matter And Radiation; The Absorption, Emission, And Scattering Of Radiation; And Line Broadening In The Context Of The Non-equilibrium Structure Of A Stellar Atmosphere. They Summarize The Early Fundamental Work In The Field, And Give A Detailed Account Of The Methods Needed To Calculate And Study Stellar Spectra.--eugene H. Avrett, Harvard-smithsonian Center For Astrophysics