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An Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics

Student Companion Site

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An Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics

An Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics aspires to provide the reader with an intermediate knowledge on stars whilst focusing mostly on the explanation of the functioning of stars by using basic physical concepts and observational results. On this website you will find PowerPoint slide files of all figures from the book. This is useful for lecturers using the book on their course, as they can present a slideshow of figures and artwork from the book.

The book is divided into seven chapters, featuring both core and optional content:

  • Basic concepts
  • Stellar Formation
  • Radiative Transfer in Stars
  • Stellar Atmospheres
  • Stellar Interiors
  • Nucleosynthesis and Stellar Evolution
  • Chemically Peculiar Stars and Diffusion.

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