Cataclysmic Variables

by A. Bianchini (Editor), M. Della Valle (Editor), M. Orio (Editor), M. Della Valle, M. Orio

Overview

These proceedings present new observational and theoretical results on cataclysmic variables (CV's). Main topics include: interrelations among CVs; theory and evolution of classical, recurrent, symbiotic novae; dwarf novae, nova-like and accretion-induced phenomena; the role of magnetic fields in CV evolution; CVs as possible precursors of SNI-a; links between CVs and super-soft X-ray sources. Audience: Astronomers interested in cataclysmic variables.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792336761
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	11/30/1995
Series:	Astrophysics and Space Science Library Series , #205
Pages:	540
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.25(d)

Table of Contents

1: Observational Overview. Classical Novae. Recurrent and Symbiotic Novae. CV's. Posters. 2: Individual Objects. Posters. 3: Thermonuclear Runaways. 4: Spectral Evolution of Novae and Problems in Nebular Physics. Posters. 5: Accretion Induced Phenomena. Posters. 6: The Role of Magnetic Fields. Posters. 7: Supersoft X-Ray Sources and their Relation to CVs. Posters. 8: Evolution and Evolutionary Links. Posters. List of Authors.

Editorial Reviews

Cataclysmic variables (CVs) are useful to astronomers for the investigation of a number of important physical processes. The proceedings of the June 1994 conference present new observational and theoretical results on CVs, organized in eight sections: observational overview (classical novae/CVs); individual objects; thermonuclear runaways; spectral evolution of novae and problems in nebular physics; accretion induced phenomena; the role of magnetic fields; supersoft x- ray sources and their relation to CVs; and evolution and evolutionary links. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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