ECLIPSING BINARY STARS-Kallrath & Milone/Astronomy/Computer Modeling/NEW/HB/Illu

Description: Description: An important and highly practical book on the analysis of binary stars, especially from observations of their light curves, by two experts in the field. From the publisher’s blurb: “This book focuses on the mathematical formulation of astrophysical models for the light curves of eclipsing binary stars, and on the algorithms for evaluating and exploiting such models. Since information gained from binary systems provides much of what we know of the masses, luminosities, and radii of stars, such modeling is acquiring increasing importance in studies of stellar structure and evolution. As in other areas of science, the computer revolution has given many astronomers tools that previously only specialists could use; anyone with access to a set of data can now expect to be able to model it. This book will provide astronomers, both amateur and professional, with a guide for • specifying an astrophysical model for a set of observations • selecting an algorithm to determine the parameters of the model • estimating the errors of the parameters It is written for readers with knowledge of basic calculus and linear algebra; appendices cover mathematical details on such matters as optimization, coordinate systems, and specific models. 4' While emphasizing the physical and mathematical framework, the discussion remains close to the problems=of actual implementation. It begins with an overview of the problem and a discussion of the observational data that form the basis of any model. The treatment then turns to the direct problem (computing the light curve and other observables from a given set of parameters) and then to the indirect problem (determining a best-fit of parameters from the data). The book concludes with chapters on specific models and approaches the authors' views on the structure of future light-curve programs.” About the Author: Josef Kallrath is an astronomer based in Germany with degrees in astrophysics from Bonn University, who holds a Courtesy Associate Professorship at the University of Florida. Eugene Milone is an Emeritus Professor of Astronomy at the University of Calgary, Canada. VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link) ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT DISCOUNTS ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. International shipping as appropriate (See shipping and Payments tab on this listing page for further details). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies. If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding. Whenever possible, international shipping will be via Ebay Standard International Delivery. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

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Location: Riverside, Rhode Island

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