Physics of Binary Star Evolution: From Stars to X-ray Binaries and Gravitational Wave Sources

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Thomas M. Tauris Edward P.J. van den Heuvel

Physics of Binary Star Evolution

From Stars to X-ray Binaries and Gravitational Wave Sources

Thomas M. Tauris, Edward P.J. van den Heuvel

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Princeton University Press
26 October 2023

Mathematics & Sciences; Theoretical & mathematical astronomy

Series: Princeton Series in Astrophysics

A graduate-level textbook on the astrophysics of binary star systems and their evolution

Physics of Binary Star Evolution is an up-to-date textbook on the astrophysics and evolution of binary star systems. Theoretical astrophysicists Thomas Tauris and Edward van den Heuvel cover a wide range of phenomena and processes, including mass transfer and ejection, common envelopes, novae and supernovae, X-ray binaries, millisecond radio pulsars, and gravitational wave (GW) sources, and their links to stellar evolution.

The authors walk through the observed properties and evolution of different types of binaries, with special emphasis on those containing compact objects (neutron stars, black holes, and white dwarfs). Attention is given to the formation mechanisms of GW sources—merging double neutron stars and black holes as well as ultra-compact GW binaries hosting white dwarfs—and to the progenitors of these sources and how they are observed with radio telescopes, X-ray satellites, and GW detectors (LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA, Einstein Telescope, Cosmic Explorer, and LISA). Supported by illustrations, equations, and exercises, Physics of Binary Star Evolution combines theory and observations to guide readers through the wonders of a field that will play a central role in modern astrophysics for decades to come.

465 equations, 47 tables, and 350+ figures More than 80 exercises (analytical, numerical, and computational) Over 2,500 extensive, up-to-date references

By: Thomas M. Tauris, Edward P.J. van den Heuvel
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9780691179087
ISBN 10: 0691179085
Series: Princeton Series in Astrophysics
Pages: 864
Publication Date: 26 October 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Thomas M. Tauris is professor of theoretical astrophysics at Aalborg University. Edward P. J. van den Heuvel is emeritus professor of astrophysics at the University of Amsterdam and the Vrije Universiteit, Brussels. His books include Accretion-Driven Stellar X-ray Sources, Interacting Binaries, and X-ray Binaries.

Reviews for Physics of Binary Star Evolution: From Stars to X-ray Binaries and Gravitational Wave Sources

"""[C]lear and easy to read . . . Tauris & van den Heuvel’s book has immediately become the standard text in this science area and I recommend it unreservedly.""---John Southworth, The Observer"