In recent years knowledge of nova phenomena has grown
significantly due to the advent of new observational facilities,
both on the ground and in space, and considerable advances in
theoretical work. This second edition has been fully updated and
revised and contains new contributions covering important
developments in this field, and reflecting on interesting new
insights into classical novae. The book examines thermonuclear
processes, the evolution of nova systems, nova atmospheres and
winds, the evolution of dust and molecules in novae, nova remnants,
and observations of novae in other galaxies. It includes
observations across the electromagnetic spectrum, from radio to
gamma rays, and discusses some of the most important outstanding
problems in classical nova research. This is the only book devoted
solely to the study of classical novae, and as such is an important
reference for researchers actively engaged in the subject and
graduate students seeking an introduction.
目錄:
Preface
1. Novae - a historical perspective Hilmar W. Duerbeck
2. Properties of novae: an overview Brian Warner
3. The evolution of nova-producing binary stars Icko Iben, Jr and
Masayuki Y. Fujimoto
4. Thermonuclear processes S. Starrfield, C. Iliadis and W. R.
Hix
5. Nova atmospheres and winds P. H. Hauschildt
6. Observational mysteries and theoretical challenges Jordi Jose
and Steven N. Shore
7. Radio emission from novae E. R. Seaquist and M. F. Bode
8. Infrared studies of classical novae Robert D. Gehrz
9. Optical and ultraviolet evolution Steven N. Shore
10. X-ray emission from classical novae in outburst Joachim
Krautter
11. Gamma-rays from classical novae Margarita Hernanz
12. Resolved nova remnants T. J. O''Brien and M. F. Bode
13. Dust and molecules in nova environments A. Evans and J. M. C.
Rawlings
14. Extragalactic novae Allen Shafter
Index.