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Thomas Tauris & Ed van den Heuvel (Princeton Uni. Press, 2023)
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Praises:
"Tauris and van den Heuvel draw on their decades of innovation and experience in binary star astrophysics to provide a definitive book on the subject. Physics of Binary Star Evolution starts with essentials for every astronomy student, while later chapters meet the needs of both beginning and advanced researchers. It features numerous exercises suitable for both the classroom and self-study." - Sterl Phinney, CalTech
"Stellar astronomy is undergoing a renaissance with binary stars leading the way. This book will become the standard book for graduate classes and at the same time will serve as the gateway for those interested in binary star research." - Shri Kulkarni, CalTech
"This is the advanced-level textbook that I have long been waiting for, written by absolute authorities in the field. I certainly recommend Physics of Binary Star Evolution to students and anyone who wishes to familiarize themselves with the exciting phenomena of binary systems." - Selma de Mink, Max Planck Inst. for Astrophysics
"This is a beautifully presented guide to the evolution of binary stars. Two giants of the field take us on an exciting journey through the theoretical and observational landscape, spiced up with tidbits of history and accompanied by illustrations and problems. The emphasis on massive binaries, including neutron stars and black holes, will be particularly useful to newcomers to binary evolution arriving from emerging fields such as gravitational-wave astronomy, while old hands will appreciate the authors' unique perspectives." - Ilya Mandel, Monash Uni.
"An essential textbook for any modern astrophysicist. This comprehensive book provides a much-needed update to the incredibly rich topic of binary stellar astrophysics, showing how the physics underlying interacting and merging stars leads to an incredibly diverse array of observable phenomena, including supernovae, black holes, and gravitational waves. It is sure to be an instant classic." - Jim Fuller, CalTech
"Physics of Binary Star Evolution contains a wealth of information not gathered together anyplace else." - Virginia Trimble
"Written by recognized leaders in the field, this book covers a vast range of topics in great depth. The combination of binary star evolution, accretion physics, and the observational side of X-ray binaries in a single volume is unique." - Andrew Norton, Open Uni.
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