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003			OSt
020			_a9780521629577
040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a523.841 _bF851a3
100			_aFrank, Juhan
245			_aAccretion power in astrophysics [3rd ed.] _cJuhan Frank, Andrew King and Derek Raine
250			_a3rd ed.
260			_bCambridge University Press _c2002 _aCambridge
300			_axiv, 384p
520			_aAccretion Power in Astrophysics examines accretion as a source of energy in both binary star systems containing compact objects, and in active galactic nuclei. Assuming a basic knowledge of physics, the authors describe the physical processes at work in accretion discs and other accretion flows. The first three chapters explain why accretion is a source of energy, and then present the gas dynamics and plasma concepts necessary for astrophysical applications. The next three chapters then develop accretion in stellar systems, including accretion onto compact objects. Further chapters give extensive treatment of accretion in active galactic nuclei, and describe thick accretion discs. A new chapter discusses recently discovered accretion flow solutions. The third edition is greatly expanded and thoroughly updated. New material includes a detailed treatment of disc instabilities, irradiated discs, disc warping, and general accretion flows. The treatment is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and researchers.
650			_aAccretion
650			_aAstrophysics
700			_aKing, Andrew
700			_aRaine, Derek
942			_cBK
999			_c567146 _d567146