An Introduction to Brown Dwarfs

From very-low-mass stars to super-Jupiters

John Gizis (University of Delaware (United States))

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English

Institute of Physics Publishing
20 December 2024

Galaxies & stars; Solar system: the Sun & planets

Series: AAS-IOP Astronomy

This book provides an introduction to brown dwarfs aimed at advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students, supplementing stellar astrophysics or (exo)planetary science classes. It emphasises the key theoretical ideas and the main observational results that support those ideas. The first chapter is an introduction to the concept of brown dwarfs, their similarities and differences with stars and planets, and classification challenges. The second section examines brown dwarf atmospheres, with an emphasis on both understanding the key concepts and making use of the detailed models. The final major section addresses the formation of brown dwarfs, the initial mass function, and the related problem of brown dwarf multiplicity.

Key features:

First book aimed at brown dwarfs An extension of stellar astrophysics and exoplanetary astronomy Includes Python programs Includes problems and solutions

By: John Gizis (University of Delaware (United States))
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 446g
ISBN: 9780750333856
ISBN 10: 0750333855
Series: AAS-IOP Astronomy
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 20 December 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The Basics Chapter 3: Spectral Types Chapter 4: Photometry and Astrometry Chapter 5: Structure and Evolution Chapter 6: Atmospheres Chapter 7: The Solar Neighborhood Chapter 8: Conclusions

John Gizis is Annie Jump Cannon Professor of Astronomy at the University of Delaware. He earned his PhD in 1998 at the California Institute of Technology. Before joining the University of Delaware, he was a member of the 2MASS Rare Objects Team that developed the L and T brown dwarf spectral classification.