Black holes, white dwarfs, and neutron stars: the physics of compact objects

Stuart L. Shapiro, Saul A. Teukolsky0471873160, 9780471873167, 9783527617678, 0471873179-:

Black holes, White Dwarfs, and Neutron Stars The physics of Compact Objects Compact objects—black holes, white dwarfs, and neutron stars—are fundamental constituents of the physical universe. They are born when normal stars die. This book is a product of the recent explosion of scientific activity centering on these objects. This self-contained work is a rigorous, yet understandable, references on the latest theoretical and observational developments. It is at once an outstanding text for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in physics, and a practical self-study guide for scientists in other disciplines and scientifically-oriented laypersons. No prior knowledge of astrophysics or relativity theory is required. Compact objects provide unique cosmic laboratories for testing physics and astrophysics under extreme conditions. They interact via all four of the fundamental forces of nature: electromagnetism, strong and weak nuclear forces, and gravitation. As a result, the book brings together topics from such diverse areas as solid state physics, nuclear and particle physics, relativity and hydrodynamics. In the text, the authors first analyze the physical properties of compact objects in their simplest states. Next, they investigate the effects of rotation, magnetic fields, X-ray and neutrino emission, the generation of gravitational waves, and so on. The theory is assessed in light of the most recent observational data. Numerous practical features to make teaching and learning easier include:a road map for using the book effectivelyover 250 exercises, including several small-scale computer problemsextensive referencesboxes summarizing major pointscarefully constructed and attractive tables and illustrations.Dr. Stuart L. Shapiro and Dr. Saul A. Teukolsky are both Professors of Physics and Astronomy at Cornell University.

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Table of contents :
Cover Page……Page 1
Title: Black Holes, White Dwarfs, and Neutron Stars, THE PHYSICS OF COMPACT OBJECTS……Page 3
ISBN 0471873160……Page 4
Preface……Page 6
Suggestions for Using the Book……Page 10
4. Cooling of White Dwarfs……Page 12
8. Cold Equation of State Above Neutron Drip……Page 13
11. Cooling of Neutron Stars……Page 14
16. Gravitational Radiation……Page 15
Appendices, References, Index……Page 16
1 Star Deaths and the Formation of Compact Objects……Page 17
2 Cold Equation of State Below Neutron Drip……Page 33
3 White Dwarfs……Page 71
4 Cooling of White Dwarfs……Page 98
5 General Relativity……Page 122
6 The Equilibrium and Stability of Fluid Configurations……Page 143
7 Rotation and Magnetic Fields……Page 178
8 Cold Equation of State Above Neutron Drip……Page 204
9 Neutron Star Models: Masses and Radii……Page 257
10 Pulsars……Page 283
11 Cooling of Neutron Stars……Page 322
12 Black Holes……Page 351
13 Compact X-Ray Sources……Page 386
14 Accretion onto Black Holes……Page 419
15 Accretion onto Neutron Stars and White Dwarfs……Page 466
16 Gravitational Radiation……Page 482
17 Supermassive Stars and Black Holes……Page 515
18 Stellar Collapse and Supernova Explosions……Page 528
Appendix A Astronomical Background……Page 559
Appaendix B Proof That V2 < 0 Implies Instability……Page 565
Appendix C Calculation of the Integral in Eq. (8.4.6)……Page 567
Appendix D Scalar and Vector Field Theories……Page 569
Appendix E Quarks……Page 575
Appendix F The Phase-Space Factor, Eq. (11.5.16)……Page 578
Appendix G Spherical Accretion onto a Black Hole: The Relativistic Equations……Page 584
Appendix H Hydrodynamics of Viscous Fluid Flow……Page 592
Appendix I Radiative Transport……Page 595
A……Page 609
B……Page 610
C……Page 613
D……Page 615
E……Page 616
F……Page 617
G……Page 618
H……Page 620
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M……Page 625
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Z……Page 636
A,B……Page 637
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L……Page 640
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