Compact Stellar X-ray Sources

Compact Stellar X-ray Sources
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 667
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ISBN-10 : 9781139451772
ISBN-13 : 1139451774
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Download or read book Compact Stellar X-ray Sources written by Walter Lewin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-04-06 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: X-ray astronomy is the prime available window on astrophysical compact objects: black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs. In this book, prominent experts provide a comprehensive overview of the observations and astrophysics of these objects. This is a valuable reference for graduate students and active researchers.


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