Chemical Evolution of Galaxies

by Francesca Matteucci

Book Overview

The term "chemical evolution of galaxies" refers to the evolution of abundances of chemical species in galaxies, which is due to nuclear processes occurring in stars and to gas flows into and out of galaxies.

This book deals with the chemical evolution of galaxies of all morphological types (ellipticals, spirals and irregulars) and stresses the importance of the star formation histories in determining the properties of stellar populations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642224903
• ISBN13: 9783642224904
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"