Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Classical mechanics > Sound, vibration & waves (acoustics)
|
Buy Now
Linear Isentropic Oscillations of Stars - Theoretical Foundations (Hardcover, Edition.)
Loot Price: R5,664
Discovery Miles 56 640
|
|
Linear Isentropic Oscillations of Stars - Theoretical Foundations (Hardcover, Edition.)
Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 371
Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days
|
This monograph attempts to provide a systematic and consistent
survey of the fundamentals of the theory of free, linear,
isentropic oscillations in spherically symmetric, gaseous
equilibrium stars, whose structure is affected neither by axial
rotation, nor by the tidal action of a companion, nor by a magnetic
eld. Three parts can be distinguished. The rst part, consisting of
Chaps.1-8, covers the basic concepts and equations, the distinction
between spheroidal and toroidal normal modes, the solution of
Poisson's differential equation for the perturbation of the
gravitational potential, and Hamilton's variational principle. The
second part, consisting of Chaps.9-13, is devotedto the possible
existenceof waves propagating in the radial direction, the origin
and classi cation of normal modes, the comple- ness of the normal
modes, and the relation between the local stability with respect to
convection and the global stability of a star. In the third part,
Chaps.14-18 c- tain asymptoticrepresentationsof normalmodes.
Chapter 19 deals with slow period changes in rapidly evolving
pulsating stars. The theory is developed within the framework of
the Newtonian theory of gr- itation and the hydrodynamics of
compressible uids. It is described in its present status, with
inclusion of open questions. We give preference to the use of the
adjective "isentropic" above that of the adjective "adiabatic,"
since, from a thermodynamic point of view, these stellar -
cillations are described as reversible adiabatic processes and thus
as processes that take place at constant entropy.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
|
You might also like..
|
Email address subscribed successfully.
A activation email has been sent to you.
Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.