Overview
- This book covers all aspects of opacity and equations of state for gases, plasmas, and dust
- The discussion emphasizes the continuous transformation of the equilibrium compositions of these phases as a function of temperature and density
- Discusses the terrestrial applications of opacity in which radiation is the dominant means of energy transfer, such as controlled-fusion, laser ablation, and the "greenhouse" effect
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library (ASSL, volume 402)
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
The interaction of radiation with matter is a fundamental process in the universe; in particular, the absorption and scattering of radiation by matter (the opacity) govern the formation, evolution, and structure of stars and planets. But opacity is also important in many terrestrial applications in which radiation is the dominant means of energy transfer, such as controlled nuclear-fusion, laser ablation, atmospheric entry and reentry, and the "greenhouse" effect. This book covers all aspects of opacity and equations of state for plasmas, gases, vapors, and dust and emphasizes the continuous transformation of phases and molecular compositions with changing density and temperature under conditions of local thermodynamic equilibrium (LTE) while preserving the basic abundances of the chemical elements in a mixture.
Reviews
“The authors approach their subject in a comprehensive and thorough manner. … It is a ‘must buy’ for any library concerned with atomic and molecular physics and astronomy theory, and a highly-recommended textbook for all students concerned with radiative processes.” (Simon Jeffery, The Observatory, Vol. 135 (1245), April, 2015)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Opacity
Authors: Walter F. Huebner, W. David Barfield
Series Title: Astrophysics and Space Science Library
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8797-5
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4614-8796-8Published: 03 January 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-3844-5Published: 27 August 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4614-8797-5Published: 02 January 2014
Series ISSN: 0067-0057
Series E-ISSN: 2214-7985
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 572
Number of Illustrations: 97 b/w illustrations, 1 illustrations in colour