Classical Novae

An updated and revised second edition reference on classical novae for researchers and graduate students.

Michael F. Bode (Edited by), Aneurin Evans (Edited by)

9780521843300, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 7 April 2008

398 pages
24.4 x 17 x 2.2 cm, 0.94 kg

'… a comprehensive description of the state of current knowledge of novae. It serves as an excellent introduction to the subject and is well referenced. Its articles are written by people who have made substantial contributions to the subject and it will be a first port of call for anyone who needs to know about these fascinating stellar explosions.' The Observatory: A Review of Astronomy

This second edition has been updated and revised and contains contributions covering important developments in this field, and reflecting on interesting insights into classical novae. The book examines thermonuclear processes, the evolution of nova systems, nova atmospheres and winds, the evolution of dust and molecules in novae, nova remnants and observations of novae in other galaxies. It includes observations across the electromagnetic spectrum, from radio to gamma rays, and discusses some of the most important outstanding problems in classical nova research.

Preface
1. Novae - a historical perspective Hilmar W. Duerbeck
2. Properties of novae: an overview Brian Warner
3. The evolution of nova-producing binary stars Icko Iben, Jr and Masayuki Y. Fujimoto
4. Thermonuclear processes S. Starrfield, C. Iliadis and W. R. Hix
5. Nova atmospheres and winds P. H. Hauschildt
6. Observational mysteries and theoretical challenges Jordi Jose and Steven N. Shore
7. Radio emission from novae E. R. Seaquist and M. F. Bode
8. Infrared studies of classical novae Robert D. Gehrz
9. Optical and ultraviolet evolution Steven N. Shore
10. X-ray emission from classical novae in outburst Joachim Krautter
11. Gamma-rays from classical novae Margarita Hernanz
12. Resolved nova remnants T. J. O'Brien and M. F. Bode
13. Dust and molecules in nova environments A. Evans and J. M. C. Rawlings
14. Extragalactic novae Allen Shafter
Index.

Subject Areas: Astrophysics [PHVB], Galaxies & stars [PGM], Astronomy, space & time [PG]