{"product_id":"stellar-spectral-classification-9780691125114","title":"Stellar Spectral Classification","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscusses both the foundations and techniques of MK and other spectral classification systems. This book introduces the astrophysics of spectroscopy, reviews the entire field of stellar astronomy, and shows how the well-tested methods of spectral classification are a tool for graduate students and researchers working in astronomy and astrophysics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Anyone interested in learning about the classification of stellar spectra will be well served if they begin by consulting a new book entitled Stellar Spectral Classification. Beautiful illustrations and examples are given at every turn... We can confidently say that this is not only a superb text but is probably the most comprehensive single-volume text currently available on the fascinating subject of stellar spectral classification. A valuable resource for the astronomical community, it exudes authority. This is no surprise for the book's authors and contributors are amongst foremost authorities in this field. Summing up, we can say that our first look at this book made us really excited.\"--Current Engineering Practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface xi  Important Note on Terminology and Units xv      Chapter 1. The History and Philosophy of Stellar Spectral Classification 1  1.1 Early History 1  1.2 Later Developments 10  1.3 The MK Process 17      Chapter 2. An Overview of the Normal Stars 32  2.1 Introduction 32  2.2 The Spectral Sequence 32  2.3 Multicolor Photometry and Stellar Classification 44  2.4 Physical Principles Underlying the MK Sequence 50      Chapter 3. The OB Stars--Nolan R. Walborn 66  3.1 Introduction 66  3.2 The Optical 66  3.3 The Ultraviolet 75  3.4 The Infrared--Margaret M. Hanson 81  3.5 Peculiar Categories 89  3.6 X-Ray Line Spectra 102  3.7 Calibration and Astrophysical Modeling 105      Chapter 4. The B-type Stars 115  4.1 Introduction 115  4.2 Optical Classification 115  4.3 The Ultraviolet 120  4.4 Chemically Peculiar B-type Stars 123  4.5 Be Stars and B Shell Stars 135  4.6 Other B-type Emission-line Stars 143  4.7 B-type Stars in Advanced Evolutionary States 147      Chapter 5. The A-type Stars 160  5.1 Introduction 160  5.2 Optical Spectral-type Criteria 160  5.3 Ultraviolet and Infrared Classification Schemes 169  5.4 Chemically Peculiar Stars 176  5.5 Herbig Ae\/Be Stars 200  5.6 A-type Stars in Advanced Evolutionary Stages 207  5.7 A-type Shell Stars 213      Chapter 6. The F-type Stars 221  6.1 Introduction 221  6.2 Optical Classification 221  6.3 Classification in the Ultraviolet and Infrared 227  6.4 Population II F-type Stars 236  6.5 Chemically Peculiar F-type Stars 244  6.6 F-type Stars in Advanced Evolutionary Stages 249      Chapter 7. The G- and K-type Stars 259  7.1 Introduction 259  7.2 Optical Classification 259  7.3 The Infrared 265  7.4 The Search for a Solar Twin; Chromospheric Activity 270  7.5 T Tauri Stars 275  7.6 Chemically Peculiar G- and K-giants 278  7.7 Population II and III Stars 281  7.8 The High Luminosity, Yellow Variables 283      Chapter 8. The M-type, S-type, and Carbon Stars 293  8.1 Introduction 293  8.2 The M-type Stars 293  8.3 The Carbon Stars 306  8.4 The S-type Stars 321  8.5 Symbiotic and Algol Stars 331      Chapter 9. M Dwarfs and L Dwarfs--J. Davy Kirkpatrick 339  9.1 Introduction 339  9.2 The Discovery of M Dwarfs and L Dwarfs 339  9.3 Spectroscopic Classification 341  9.4 Physical Interpretation of Types 362  9.4 Peculiar Objects 372      Chapter 10. The T-type Dwarfs--Adam J. Burgasser 388  10.1 Introduction 388  10.2 Recognition of the T Dwarf Class and Early Discoveries 389  10.3 T Dwarf Spectral Characteristics 391  10.4 Near-Infrared Classification 396  10.5 Optical Classification 417  10.6 Mid-Infrared Classification 425  10.7 Additional Considerations for T-Dwarf Classification 428  10.8 Beyond the T Dwarfs 434      Chapter 11. Wolf-Rayet Stars and the Luminous Blue Variables 441  11.1 The Wolf-Rayet Stars 441  11.2 Luminous Blue Variables 465  11.3 Evolutionary Connections 468      Chapter 12. Endpoints of Stellar Evolution 472  12.1 Proto-Planetary Nebulae and Planetary Nebula Nucleus Stars 472  12.2 White Dwarf Stars 472  12.3 Novae 482  12.4 Supernovae 497      Chapter 13. Further Techniques 507  13.1 Introduction 507  13.2 Composite Spectra 507  13.3 Classification Systems in the Thermal Infrared 515  13.4 Other Classification Systems 522  13.5 Automated Methods of Spectral Classification 525  13.6 Low Dispersion Techniques and Natural Groups 529      Glossary 541  Appendix A: MK Standard Stars 555  Appendix B: Calibrations of the MK System 565  Appendix C: The Book Website 571  General Index 573  Object Index 585","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49917778461015,"sku":"9780691125114","price":69.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780691125114.jpg?v=1738449160","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/stellar-spectral-classification-9780691125114","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}