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Determination of Atmospheric Parameters of B-, A-, F- and G-Type Stars

Lectures from the School of Spectroscopic Data Analyses

  • Offers an introduction to the theory of stellar atmospheres
  • Contains step-by-step tutorials on how to determine basic stellar parameters
  • Provides an introduction to the 3D and non-LTE analysis of stellar spectra
  • Delivers a comprehensive discussion of spectroscopic analysis problems
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: GeoPlanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences (GEPS)

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Table of contents (26 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Model Atmosphere Codes: ATLAS12 and ATLAS9

    • Robert L. Kurucz
    Pages 39-51
  3. Atomic Data: Where to Get Them, How to Use Them

    • Tatiana Ryabchikova
    Pages 53-62
  4. Effective Temperature Determination

    • Barry Smalley
    Pages 85-95
  5. Stellar Parameters from Photometry

    • Barry Smalley
    Pages 111-120
  6. Convection and Turbulence

    • Barry Smalley
    Pages 131-140
  7. Diffusion and Its Manifestation in Stellar Atmospheres

    • Tatiana Ryabchikova
    Pages 141-148
  8. Basics of the NLTE Physics

    • Jiří Kubát
    Pages 149-157
  9. NLTE Analysis of Spectra: OBA Stars

    • Jiří Kubát, Brankica Šurlan
    Pages 159-168
  10. NLTE Radiative Transfer in Cool Stars

    • Maria Bergemann, Thomas Nordlander
    Pages 169-185
  11. Spectroscopic Analysis of Cool Giants and Supergiants

    • Maria Bergemann, Rolf-Peter Kudritzki, Ben Davies
    Pages 217-232

About this book

This book introduces the theory of stellar atmospheres. Almost everything we know about stars is by analysis of the radiation coming from their atmospheres. Several aspects of astrophysics require accurate atmospheric parameters and abundances. Spectroscopy is one of the most powerful tools at an astronomer’s disposal, allowing the determination of the fundamental parameters of stars: surface temperature, gravity, chemical composition, magnetic field, rotation and turbulence. These can be supplemented by distance measurements or pulsation parameters providing information about stellar interior and stellar evolution, otherwise unavailable.
The volume is based on lectures presented at the Wrocław's Spectroscopic School aimed at training young researchers in performing quantitative spectral analysis of low-, mid-, and high-resolution spectra of B, A, and F-type stars.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, Astronomical Institute, Wrocław, Poland

    Ewa Niemczura

  • Astrophysics Group, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

    Barry Smalley

  • Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Centre, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warszawa, Poland

    Wojtek Pych

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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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