Accretion Power in Astrophysics 3rd Edition by Juhan Frank (PDF)

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Accretion Power in Astrophysics examines accretion as a source of energy in both binary star systems containing compact objects, and in active galactic nuclei. Assuming a basic knowledge of physics, the authors describe the physical processes at work in accretion discs and other accretion flows. The first three chapters explain why accretion is a source of energy, and then present the gas dynamics and plasma concepts necessary for astrophysical applications. The next three chapters then develop accretion in stellar systems, including accretion onto compact objects. Further chapters give extensive treatment of accretion in active galactic nuclei, and describe thick accretion discs. A new chapter discusses recently discovered accretion flow solutions. The third edition is greatly expanded and thoroughly updated. New material includes a detailed treatment of disc instabilities, irradiated discs, disc warping, and general accretion flows. The treatment is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and researchers.

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⭐This is a great text on accretion and related topics for advanced graduate students and researchers in the field. This covers almost all relevant topics with extreme details. The level is somewhere between a review article and advanced textbooks. This should definitely be present in the shelf of anyone working in the physics of X-ray binaries, AGN, and any other field where accretion on to compact objects is important.Due to the presence of advanced level technical details, it may not be a perfect “first reading” for senior undergraduate students or even first year graduate students. It is still a good book for them, but starting with something a little more introductory may be useful. For example, this book often describes how the details of the standard models/pictures do not actually match the most recent observations. If one does not know those standard models/pictures by heart, it is a little hard to appreciate the critique of the said models.It has problems on each chapter and a large bibliography at the end of the book. This is the third edition.

⭐This book try to cover every aspect in accretion disk. The book is good in the sense that it mention all the important points. However, in a less instructive manner. Many derivations are not so obvious. If you have solid background in plasma physics and astrophysics, you will benefit from the book.

⭐Book was in great condition and arrived super fast!

⭐perfect condition! a must have book if you are interested in Accretion…

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