Black Holes, White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars: The Physics of Compact ObjectsThis 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. |
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Chapter Prerequisites | 6 |
Cold Equation of State Below Neutron Drip | 17 |
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Black Holes, White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars: The Physics of Compact Objects Stuart L. Shapiro,Saul A. Teukolsky No preview available - 2008 |
Black Holes, White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars: The Physics of Compact Objects Stuart L. Shapiro No preview available - 1983 |
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