Diffuse Matter from Star Forming Regions to Active Galaxies

Zusatztext

John Dyson has contributed to the study of the hydrodynamic processes that govern a wide variety of astrophysical sources which he has helped explain. In this volume dedicated to him, introductory reviews to a number of the key processes and to the sources themselves are given by leading experts. The book provides a coherent introduction to the astrophysics of diffuse sources suitable for postgraduate students and researchers in astrophysics.

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InhaltsangabeJohn Dyson - a Biographical Sketch. Preface. Part I: Star Forming Regions. 1. Numerical Simulations of Star Formation; S. A. E. G. Falle. 2. Molecular Astrophysics of Star Formation; D. A. Williams. 3. Dusty Plasma Effects in Star Forming Regions; T. W. Hartquist, O. Havnes. 4. Massive Star Formation; M. G. Hoare, J. Franco. 5. Spectropolarimetry and the Study of Circumstellar Disks; R. D. Oudmaijer. 6. How to Move Ionized Gas: An Introduction to the Dynamics of H II Regions; W. J. Henney. 7. MHD Ionization Fronts; R.J.R. Williams. 8. Herbig-Haro Jets from Young Stars; T.P. Ray. 9. Hypersonic Molecular Shocks in Star Forming Regions; P. W. J. L. Brand. Part II: The Effects of Evolved Stars on Their Environments. 10. Wind-Blown Bubbles around Evolved Stars; S. J. Arthur. 11. Do Fast Winds Dominate the Dynamics of Planetary Nebulae?; J. Meaburn. 12. Spectral Studies of Supernova Remnants; J. C. Raymond. Part III: Multicomponent Flows and Cosmic Rays. 13. Mass-Loaded Flows; J. M. Pittard. 14. The Effects of Cosmic Rays on Interstellar Dynamics; T. W. Hartquist et al. 15. The Status of Observations and Speculations Concerning Ultra High-Energy Cosmic Rays; A. A. Watson. Part IV: Starburst Galaxies and Active Galactic Nuclei. 16. The Messier 82 Starburst Galaxy; A. Pedlar, K. A. Wills. 17. Active Galactic Nuclei; S. L. Lumsden. Index.

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