
The Internal Constitution of the Stars
Arthur S. Eddington(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 28. January 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
978-0-521-33708-3 (ISBN)
Description
The publication of The Internal Constitution of the Stars by Arthur Eddington in 1926 was a major landmark in the development of modern theoretical astrophysics. Not only did Eddington effectively create the discipline of the structure, constitution, and the evolution of the stars, but he also recognised and established the basic elements of our present understanding of the subject. The influence of the book is indicated by the remark by H. N. Russell in 1945: 'This volume has every claim to be regarded as a masterpiece of the first rank'.
Reviews / Votes
'If you are interested in historical excursion and don't mind a little physics and calculus, Internal Constitution will be well worth your effort, due to Eddington's eloquent and flowing style.' American Association of Variable Star ObserversMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
685 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-33708-3 (9780521337083)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Foreword; Preface; 1. Survey of the problem; 2. Thermodynamics of radiation; 3. Quantum theory; 4. Polytropic gas spheres; 5. Radiative equilibrium; 6. Solution of the equations; 7. The mass-luminosity relation; 8. Variable stars; 9. The coefficient of opacity; 10. Ionisation, diffusion, rotation; 11. The source of stellar energy; 12. The outside of a star; 13. Diffuse matter in space; Appendixes; Index.