Dynamics of Astrophysical Discs

Book Overview

Covers recent developments in both theory and observations of discs in a wide variety of astrophysical contexts. The volume is based on a conference held at the University of Manchester in 1988, which brought together an international group of experts in a wide range of fields. The papers cover planetary ring systems, discs in star-forming regions, protoplanetary discs, accretion and galaxy discs--areas related by the remarkable similarity between the dynamical problems posed by each type of disc. This will be a valuable reference work for researchers and postgraduate students in many branches of astronomy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521548144
• ISBN13: 9780521548144
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.7"