Observers and theorists discuss the latest developments in the astrophysics of neutron stars, black holes and their interaction in the universe. Often found in compact, interacting binaries, these objects exhibit broadly similar behaviour. The determination of observational signatures that distinguish between these two types is explored. Supernovae and evolutionary scenarios leading to neutron stars and black holes, single or in binaries, are discussed in detail. There is also a discussion of the mystery of cosmic gamma ray bursts, currently thought to represent enormous stellar explosions at cosmological distances. These could be the result of mergers of a neutron star and its compact binary companion: a literal neutron star-black hole connection. This text provides a series of lectures for the advanced graduate student and presents material that should prove useful to the research astrophysicist and space physicist.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN-13
9781402002052
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96310330
Product Key Features
Author
Chryssa Kouveliotou, J.E Ventura, E.P. Van Den Heuvel
Publication Name
The Neutron Star-Black Hole Connection
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Physics, Astronomy
Publication Year
2001
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
522 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
240mm
Item Width
160mm
Volume
567
Item Weight
1660g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Nato Science Series C
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Chryssa Kouveliotou, E.P. Van Den Heuvel, J.E Ventura