Description
A thorough presentation of the fundamental concepts of stellar dynamics that bridges the gap between standard texts and advanced treatises.
About the Author
Luca Ciotti is Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Bologna, where he has also served for many years as Director of the Collegio Superiore. Since 1992 he has been a long-term visitor of the Princeton University Observatory. His work developed in several fields of theoretical astrophysics, with main interests in stellar dynamics, fluid dynamics, and black hole accretion. This is his second book in the field, having previously written Lecture Notes on Stellar Dynamics (2001) based on the lectures given at the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa.
Reviews
'This text is notable for its clarity and rigour. It would be perfect for a course directed at mathematically-minded students, from the second year of undergraduate study on, and individuals could use it for self-study ... This is also a scholarly book. The literature is extensively, yet selectively, cited from recent times right back to the 18th Century as appropriate Hence the book will make it easy for a newcomer to the field to progress to the research frontier.' James Binney, The Observatory
'The book may be of some value to libraries that support students of astrophysics at the graduate and very advanced undergraduate levels ... Recommended.' T. Barker, Choice Magazine
Book Information
ISBN 9781107001534
Author Luca Ciotti
Format Hardback
Page Count 300
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 790g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 175mm * 22mm