Stellar structure and evolution
HT2006, 5 pts.

Dina Prialnik,
An Introduction to the Theory of Stellar Structure and Evolution, Cambridge University Press, 2000.
The figures from the book are available on-line.
The book has been ordered from Studentbokhandeln; you can order it on-line or from the Ångström reception. You may want to check other booksellers listed on this University Web page or compare prices, for example, at pricerunner.com.

Handouts will be distributed during the course.

Additional literature available at the UAO library (photocopies of relevant sections will be distributed during the course):

J. Christensen-Dalsgaard,
Lecture Notes on Stellar Structure and Evolution (6th Edition), Aarhus Universitet, 2004.
C. J. Hansen and S. D. Kawaler,
Stellar Interiors: Physical Principles, Structure, and Evolution, Springer-Verlag, 1995.
Chapter 2.2 and Appendix C will be used for the computer exercises.
E. Böhm-Vitense,
Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics, Vol. 3: Stellar Structure and Evolution, Cambridge University Press, 1992.
R. Kippenhahn and A. Weigert,
Stellar Structure and Evolution, Springer Verlag, 1994.
D. Clayton,
Principles of Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis, New York: McGraw-Hill, 1968.