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Astronomy and Astrophysics Library: Eclipsing Binary Stars : Modeling and Analysis by Eugene F. Milone and Josef Kallrath (1999, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSpringer
ISBN-100387986227
ISBN-139780387986227
eBay Product ID (ePID)865058
Product Key Features
Number of PagesXxxii, 355 Pages
Publication NameEclipsing Binary Stars : Modeling and Analysis
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPhysics / Astrophysics, Astronomy
Publication Year1999
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorEugene F. Milone, Josef Kallrath
SeriesAstronomy and Astrophysics Library
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight24.2 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN98-030562
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal523.8/444
Table Of ContentIntroduction.- The Data Base and Methods of Acquisition.- A General Approach to Modeling Eclipsing Binaries.- Determination of Eclpsing Binary Parameters.- Light Curve Models and Software.- The Wilson-Devinney Program and WD95.- The Structure of Light Curve Programs and the Outlook for the Future.- Appendix A: A Brief Review of Mathematical Optimization.- Appendix B: Estimation of Fitted Parameter Errors: the Details.- Appendix C: Geometry and Coordinate Systems.- Appendix E: Subroutines of the Wilson-Devinney Program.- Appendix F: Graphics Utilities and Visualization.- Appendix G: Glossary of Symbols.- Bibliography.- Subject Index.
SynopsisAstronomers learn much of what they know about the mass, brightness, and size of stars by observing binary systems, in which two stars orbit each other, periodically cutting off the others light. This book provides astronomers with a guide to specifying an astrophysical model for a set of observations, selecting an algorithm to determine the parameters of the model, and estimating the errors of the parameters., This book focuses on the formulation of mathematical models for the light curves of eclipsing binary stars, and on the algorithms for generating such models. Since information gained from binary systems provides much of what we know of the masses, luminosities, and radii of stars, such models are acquiring increasing importance in studies of stellar structure and evolution. As in other areas of science, the computer revolution has given many astronomers tools that previously only specialists could use; anyone with access to a set of data can now expect to be able to model it. This book will provide astronomers, both amateur and professional, with a guide for - specifying an astrophysical model for a set of observations - selecting an algorithm to determine the parameters of the model - estimating the errors of the parameters It is written for readers with knowledge of basic calculus and linear algebra; appendices cover mathematical details on such matters as optimization, coordinate systems, and specific models. While emphasizing the physical and mathematical framework, the discussion remains close to the problems if actual implementation. observational data that form the basis of any model. The treatment then turns to the direct problem (computing the light curve and other observables from the a given set of parameters) and then to the indirect problem (determining a best-fit set of parameters from the data). The book concludes with chapters on specific models and approaches and the authors' views on the structure of future light- curve programs.
LC Classification NumberQB821.K36 1998
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