Origin and Evolution of the Elements

By Michael Rauch

This comprehensive volume reviews our current knowledge of the origin and evolution of elements, from stellar nucleosynthesis to the chemical evolution of the cosmos. Chapters by leading authorities in the field describe models of how the elements are produced by stars, inbdicating the nuclear processes involved, and how the quantity of elements evolved in our Galaxy and distant galaxies. The authoritative volume is a valuable resource for graduate students and research astronomers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521143950
• ISBN13: 9780521143950
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.7" x 9.6"