Principles of Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis

by Donald D. Clayton

Donald D. Clayton's Principles of Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis remains the standard work on the subject, a popular textbook for students in astronomy and astrophysics and a rich sourcebook for researchers. The basic principles of physics as they apply to the origin and evolution of stars and physical processes of the stellar interior are thoroughly and systematically set out. Clayton's new preface, which includes commentary and selected references to the recent literature, reviews the most important research carried out since the book's original publication in 1968.

Genres: Physics, Science, Astronomy, Mathematics, Chemistry, Nonfiction

634 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 1968

Reviews

[Nick Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

man, went and reread most of this (up through "thermonuclear reaction rates", including most of the work due to Bethe/Fowler and of course the Virial Theorem). it's rare you get such an awesome textbook, especially out of despised clemson!

[Robu-sensei · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent, albeit highly technical, introduction to the processes going on in stars, and to the origin of most of the elements present in the universe. My only major criticism concerns the book's antiquity (originally published 1968); I'd love to find a contemporary work at the same introductory level.

[Samantha L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

okay so i really didn't read this whole book but i used it as a reference and it seemed pretty amazing. well as amazing as you can get with an astro book. :P

[Phillip Cox · Rating 3 out of 5]

Now, THIS I understood...

[Sachie · Rating 5 out of 5]

How many times have I opened this book? Every time this book gives me hints to solve scientific problems.