Current trends in relativistic astrophysics : theoretical, numerical, observational /

The present volume contains the expanded lectures of a meeting on relativistic astrophysics, the goal of which was to provide a modern introduction to specific aspects of the field for young researchers, as well as for nonspecialists from related areas. Particular emphasis is placed on the theory of...

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Corporate Authors: Spanish Relativity Meeting on Relativistic Astrophysics Madrid, Spain, SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Fernández-Jambrina, L. (Leonardo), 1967-, González-Romero, L. M. (Luis Manuel), 1962-
Format: Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2003]
Series:Lecture notes in physics ; 617.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The present volume contains the expanded lectures of a meeting on relativistic astrophysics, the goal of which was to provide a modern introduction to specific aspects of the field for young researchers, as well as for nonspecialists from related areas. Particular emphasis is placed on the theory of black holes and evolution, relativistic stars and jet hydrodynamics, as well as the production and detection of gravitational waves. The book is complemented by further contributions and animation supplied on the accompanying CD-ROM.
Item Description:Selected papers presented at the Spanish Relativity Meeting on Relativistic Astrophysics held at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Navales of Madrid, Spain, in Sept. 2001.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 241 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9783540369738 (electronic bk.)
3540369732 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:0075-8450 ;