Advances in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Contributors to Volume 1PrefaceThe Shock-Wave Theory of Novae I. Introduction; an Observational Summary II. Initial Stages; Formation and Decay of the Blast Wave III. Linear Regime IV. Approximate Nonlinear Theory V. Influence of the Wake VI. Final Stages of the Shock Propagation VII. Numerical Results VIII. Motion of Material Away from the Stellar Surface IX. Estimation of the Mass and Energy of the Escaping Material X. Expanded Atmosphere XI. Conclusion Appendix ReferencesThe Properties and Problems of T Tauri Stars and Related Objects I. Introduction II. Special Properties of the T Tauri Stars III. General Problems of the T Tauri Stars ReferencesMeteorites and Cosmic Dust I. Introduction II. Meteorites III. Cosmic Dust Addendum ReferencesDistribution of Mass in Oblate Stellar Systems I. Introduction II. Models Based on the Velocity Distribution III. Models Based on Density Laws ReferencesPolarization of Starlight I. Introduction II. Stokes Parameters III. Optical Devices for Analyzing Polarized Light IV. Techniques of Polarization Measurements V. Polarization of Light by Aligned Dust Grains VI. Dependence of Interstellar Polarization on Galactic Coordinates VII. Alignment Mechanisms VIII. Fluctuations of Polarization in Small Areas of the Sky ReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index