Books in the Cambridge Contemporary Astrophysics series

Supernovae and gamma-ray bursts are the strongest explosions in the Universe. Observations show that, rather than being symmetrical, they are driven by strong jets of energy and other asymmetrical effects. This volume marks the transition to a fresh paradigm in the study of stellar explosions.

Presenting detailed papers as well as broad reviews, this volume provides a complete and up-to-date view of X-ray polarimetry for researchers in astrophysics. The contributors discuss the present status and perspectives of instruments, review current theoretical models, and examine future missions.

With the advent of large, ground-based telescopes and space telescopes, it is now possible to study in detail stars outside our galaxy - in neighbouring galaxies in the so-called Local Group. This volume presents eight articles based on a meeting of experts gathered by the VIII Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics.

This covers many aspects of metal-rich stars, from spectral line formation to stellar formation and evolution in high metallicity regimes. It is invaluable to researchers and graduate students in stellar evolution, extragalactic astronomy, and planet formation.

A unique and wide-ranging review of one of the most dramatic results in astronomy in recent decades - observations of distant supernovae which indicate that the expansion of the Universe may be accelerating. This book examines the reliability of this finding and its implications for the study of supernovae and cosmology.

Featuring contributions from well-respected researchers in the field, and bringing together work by specialists in both galaxy formation and AGN, this volume addresses a number of key questions about AGN feedback in the context of galaxy formation. It is intended for use by both researchers and graduate students in astrophysics.

This authoritative volume was the first to present a comprehensive and up-to-date review of our new understanding of accretion disks around black holes. It presents review papers from leading world authorities who gathered at an international conference in Reykjavik, Iceland. It will be of key interest to graduate students and researchers in astrophysics and theoretical physics.

This timely 2004 review of developments in cosmochemistry over the last decade is written by seven prestigious astrophysics researchers. It covers cosmological and stellar nucleosynthesis, abundance determinations in stars and ionised nebulae, chemical composition of nearby and distant galaxies, and models of chemical evolution of galaxies and intracluster medium.

With the advent of large, ground-based telescopes and space telescopes, it is now possible to study in detail stars outside our galaxy - in neighbouring galaxies in the so-called Local Group. This volume presents eight articles based on a meeting of experts gathered by the VIII Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics.

Understanding the formation of galaxy clusters, galaxies, stars and planets is one of the most exciting challenges of twenty-first century astronomy. This unique reference for graduate students and researchers gathers together extensive reviews by experts in these areas to cover structure formation at all scales in one volume.

Supernovae and gamma-ray bursts are the strongest explosions in the Universe. Observations show that, rather than being symmetrical, they are driven by strong jets of energy and other asymmetrical effects. This volume marks the transition to a fresh paradigm in the study of stellar explosions.

This covers many aspects of metal-rich stars, from spectral line formation to stellar formation and evolution in high metallicity regimes. It is invaluable to researchers and graduate students in stellar evolution, extragalactic astronomy, and planet formation.

Understanding the formation of galaxy clusters, galaxies, stars and planets is one of the most exciting challenges of twenty-first century astronomy. This unique reference for graduate students and researchers gathers together extensive reviews by experts in these areas to cover structure formation at all scales in one volume.

This timely 2004 review of developments in cosmochemistry over the last decade is written by seven prestigious astrophysics researchers. It covers cosmological and stellar nucleosynthesis, abundance determinations in stars and ionised nebulae, chemical composition of nearby and distant galaxies, and models of chemical evolution of galaxies and intracluster medium.