
Stellar Spectral Classification
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The book begins with a historical survey, followed by chapters discussing the entire range of stellar phenomena, from brown dwarfs to supernovae. The authors account for advances in the field, including the addition of the L and T dwarf classes; the revision of the carbon star, Wolf-Rayet, and white dwarf classification schemes; and the application of neural nets to spectral classification. Copious figures illustrate the morphology of stellar spectra, and the book incorporates recent discoveries from earth-based and satellite data. Many examples of spectra are given in the red, ultraviolet, and infrared regions, as well as in the traditional blue-violet optical region, all of which are useful for researchers identifying stellar and galactic spectra. This essential reference includes a glossary, handy appendixes and tables, an index, and a Web-based resource of spectra.
In addition to the authors, the contributors are Adam J. Burgasser, Margaret M. Hanson, J. Davy Kirkpatrick, and Nolan R. Walborn.
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- Cover Page
- Half-title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Important Note on Terminology and Units
- Chapter 1. The History and Philosophy of Stellar Spectral Classification
- 1.1 Early History
- 1.2 Later Developments
- 1.3 The MK Process
- Chapter 2. An Overview of the Normal Stars
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 The Spectral Sequence
- 2.3 Multicolor Photometry and Stellar Classification
- 2.4 Physical Principles Underlying the MK Sequence
- Chapter 3. The OB Stars-Nolan R. Walborn
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 The Optical
- 3.3 The Ultraviolet
- 3.4 The Infrared-Margaret M. Hanson
- 3.5 Peculiar Categories
- 3.6 X-Ray Line Spectra
- 3.7 Calibration and Astrophysical Modeling
- Chapter 4. The B-type Stars
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Optical Classification
- 4.3 The Ultraviolet
- 4.4 Chemically Peculiar B-type Stars
- 4.5 Be Stars and B Shell Stars
- 4.6 Other B-type Emission-line Stars
- 4.7 B-type Stars in Advanced Evolutionary States
- Chapter 5. The A-type Stars
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Optical Spectral-type Criteria
- 5.3 Ultraviolet and Infrared Classification Schemes
- 5.4 Chemically Peculiar Stars
- 5.5 Herbig Ae/Be Stars
- 5.6 A-type Stars in Advanced Evolutionary Stages
- 5.7 A-type Shell Stars
- Chapter 6. The F-type Stars
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Optical Classification
- 6.3 Classification in the Ultraviolet and Infrared
- 6.4 Population II F-type Stars
- 6.5 Chemically Peculiar F-type Stars
- 6.6 F-type Stars in Advanced Evolutionary Stages
- Chapter 7. The G- and K-type Stars
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Optical Classification
- 7.3 The Infrared
- 7.4 The Search for a Solar Twin
- Chromospheric Activity
- 7.5 T Tauri Stars
- 7.6 Chemically Peculiar G- and K-giants
- 7.7 Population II and III Stars
- 7.8 The High Luminosity, Yellow Variables
- Chapter 8. The M-type, S-type, and Carbon Stars
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 The M-type Stars
- 8.3 The Carbon Stars
- 8.4 The S-type Stars
- 8.5 Symbiotic and Algol Stars
- Chapter 9. M Dwarfs and L Dwarfs-J. Davy Kirkpatrick
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 The Discovery of M Dwarfs and L Dwarfs
- 9.3 Spectroscopic Classification
- 9.4 Physical Interpretation of Types
- 9.4 Peculiar Objects
- Chapter 10. The T-type Dwarfs-Adam J. Burgasser
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Recognition of the T Dwarf Class and Early Discoveries
- 10.3 T Dwarf Spectral Characteristics
- 10.4 Near-Infrared Classification
- 10.5 Optical Classification
- 10.6 Mid-Infrared Classification
- 10.7 Additional Considerations for T-Dwarf Classification
- 10.8 Beyond the T Dwarfs
- Chapter 11. Wolf-Rayet Stars and the Luminous Blue Variables
- 11.1 The Wolf-Rayet Stars
- 11.2 Luminous Blue Variables
- 11.3 Evolutionary Connections
- Chapter 12. Endpoints of Stellar Evolution
- 12.1 Proto-Planetary Nebulae and Planetary Nebula Nucleus Stars
- 12.2 White Dwarf Stars
- 12.3 Novae
- 12.4 Supernovae
- Chapter 13. Further Techniques
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Composite Spectra
- 13.3 Classification Systems in the Thermal Infrared
- 13.4 Other Classification Systems
- 13.5 Automated Methods of Spectral Classification
- 13.6 Low Dispersion Techniques and Natural Groups
- Glossary
- Appendix A: MK Standard Stars
- Appendix B: Calibrations of the MK System
- Appendix C: The Book Website
- General Index
- Object Index
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